Many in Cambridge know city councillor Marc McGovern as a staunch advocate for vulnerable Cambridge residents, particularly at-risk children and families. What many don’t know is that his work for the vulnerable extends to our animal friends.

Marc McGovern is a social worker by trade and by heart, along with being a city councillor. During this past year and a half he has been taking care of the most vulnerable people in our community

The health of Cambridge’s arts and culture is becoming a campaign issue, with leaders at the The Brattle Theatre, Central Square Theater, CCTV, Dance Complex, José Mateo Ballet Theatre holding their own City Council candidate forum Tuesday.

Without real work on our housing issues, Cambridge is at risk of losing its ideals of equity, fairness and inclusion. Burhan Azeem and Joe McGuirk’s have made affordable housing the No. 1 issue on their campaign trails.

The majority of City Council candidates have pledged to continue working toward safety for people on bikes, on foot and on transit. They believe Cambridge deserves safer, more accessible streets.

Increasing affordable housing and pathways to homeownership for low- and middle-income residents is necessary for retaining diversity in our city.

Incumbent first elected in 2017 and seeking his third term in office

Challenger running for City Council for the second time

Challenger running for City Council for the second time

Incumbent first elected in 2017 and seeking his second term in office