We have a lot of work in front of us. Together an newly elected City Council will tackle these and other issues in a collaborative and forward-thinking way.

Let us teach math the way we teach music so every child can achieve their potential. In practice, this will mean providing small-group pull-outs that would mean hiring more teachers. If any district can do it, it is Cambridge Public Schools. 

One topic that has not received much attention this election cycle is the city’s finances – one of the city’s strengths and one that should not be overlooked or taken for granted.

We need our solidarity back. Diversity will not hold without it. Equality starts with it. As a city, we will need to transcend cultural and political boundaries.

The Cambridge Citywide Senior Center ballroom was packed Oct. 24 as more than 100 residents came to hear candidates for City Council answer questions about how they would address climate change on a local level.

I have a deep and abiding faith in Cambridge voters that they will choose continued progress toward justice and stand against bigotry, hate and inequity. Cambridge is an amazing community and deserves to be governed by a diverse representation of its people.

Yes, more data would be great, as would more years of comparable counts. But Cambridge has been collecting bicycle data for more than 20 years, and a new report shows undeniable trends we need to keep improving.

Voting is a profound privilege and beautiful opportunity to be heard. Sadly, in Cambridge, only about 30 percent of the voting population actually cast ballots.

Measures must be taken to rein in property speculation, increase the availability of affordable housing and create a more equitable housing market in Cambridge.

Cambridge Day has always tried to take contributed letters and essays for as long as possible during elections, and post as many as possible. Let this be the declaration that as of now, it’s probably too late to be submitting.