City Council · Somerville, Massachusetts
Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott
Ward Two City Councilor. In office since January 1, 2018, current term ends December 31, 2027.
Matters they sponsored
In support of a fair and dignified resolution for an international graduate student at Tufts University.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
That the Director of Inspectional Services provide a report to the City Council detailing the number of 1) short-term rentals registered, 2) illegal short-term rentals reported during 2025 and 3) a...
Approved and sent for discussion (Aug 27, 2026)
That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Director of Constituent Services work together to update the short-term rental webpage with reporting instructions, and to establish a designated...
Approved and sent for discussion (Aug 27, 2026)
That the Director of Planning work with this Council to increase accessible housing.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
In support of the nurses and healthcare workers of Mass General Brigham Home Care and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Approved (Jul 9, 2026)
That the Director of Parks and Recreation discuss the cost barriers and equity constraints that prevent low-income residents and local youth from accessing Somerville programs, such as public skate...
Work completed (Jul 9, 2026)
That the Director of Engineering and the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on Highland Ave temporary paving.
Approved and sent for discussion (Jun 11, 2026)
That this Council schedule a Public Hearing regarding construction parking permits and the impact of current enforcement policy on neighborhood residents.
Approved and sent for discussion (Jun 11, 2026)
That the City Attorney advise this Council on the Mayor's compliance with Section 6-4 of the Somerville Charter as it relates to the submission of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, particularly "the...
Work completed (Jun 25, 2026)
That the City Clerk inform this Council as to the final status of item #25-0905, a unanimous vote in favor of adopting Chapter 329 of the Acts of 1987 on May 22, 2025.
Work completed (Jun 25, 2026)
That the City Clerk provide the procedure followed upon a Mayoral veto of any measure approved by this Council.
Approved and sent for discussion (Jun 11, 2026)
Conveying the Ward 2 Councilor's opposition to placing armed police officers in Somerville schools.
Placed on file (Jun 11, 2026)
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That the Director of Mobility and the Director of Engineering discuss changing Hawkins Street into a two-way street for bikes, considering it is already being used by families as part of a safer...
Approved (Jun 11, 2026)
That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on recent changes for Requests For Proposals for youth programming grants, particularly grants that impact Teen Empowerment directly.
Work completed (Jun 25, 2026)
That this City Council extends its gratitude to Legislative Liaison Yasmine Raddassi.
Approved (May 28, 2026)
That the Chief of Police provide documentation in writing regarding the circumstances surrounding cyclist traffic enforcement in Union Square on the morning of May 28.
Work completed (Jul 9, 2026)
In support of voluntary recognition for Somerville Workers United.
Approved (May 28, 2026)
Membership and sponsorship records from Somerville’s official Legistar system, checked against its live feed. This page covers our tracked set, not a full career.