Dear Cambridge,
Voting is at the heart of Democracy and I want to thank everyone who voted on Tuesday, whether or not you ranked me on your ballot. I also want to congratulate everyone who ran for City Council and School Committee. Putting yourself out there takes courage, and every candidate deserves respect for stepping up to serve their community.
To my campaign team, I cannot thank you enough. My campaign manager, Eric Toalson, led with tireless energy and determination. His steady leadership and skill in managing a dedicated team were the backbone of this effort. He ran a campaign that reached every neighborhood in Cambridge and kept us organized, focused, and inspired every step of the way. To Stella Del Tego, Lucy Adams, Jack Mulhern, Carl Rothenhaus, Weyni Kindanemariam, Siraaj Abdulnur, Thomas Pender and Lucy Abdow, and to my ‘high school brigade’ Sadie MacDougal, Oliver Ginnis, Omer Mohamed, Gryffin Marks, Tomás Wright-Katz and Grady Frost, your hard work, creativity and optimism kept us moving forward every single day. And to our incredible core volunteer team, including Pamela, Jess, Elizabeth, Alison, Sarah, Kara, and Quentin, thank you for giving your time, energy, and so much of yourselves to make this campaign possible. Your dedication and generosity mean more than I can say.
To my wife, Mary Anne, and my children, thank you for your love and your patience. I know campaign season disrupted our routines more than once, and your support made it all possible.
The voters sent a clear message. They want a City Council that will move Cambridge forward, not backward, and that will act boldly on housing, safe streets, and building a city that welcomes everyone. This election showed that residents want action and collaboration, not division or delay, and they expect us to govern with compassion and never lose sight of our neighbors who are struggling. Now it is up to all of us to come together, leave the campaign season behind, and work collaboratively for the people of Cambridge.
Serving on the Council is a true honor, and I am deeply grateful for the trust that voters have placed in me. I do not take that responsibility lightly. I am excited for the work ahead and for the chance to continue building a stronger, more inclusive Cambridge together. Let’s unite for all of Cambridge and get to work.
Marc McGovern
The writer is currently the vice mayor of Cambridge and was re-elected to the City Council on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
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Too bad McGovern is now going to sell out residents with this daffy upzoning proposal. At least now we know never to vote for him again.