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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

Somerville City Council·26-1302Approved
In support of a fair and dignified resolution for an international graduate student at Tufts University.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
Somerville City Council·26-1306Sent for Discussion
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)
Somerville City Council·26-1307Sent for Discussion
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)
Somerville City Council·26-1308Approved
That the Director of Planning work with this Council to increase accessible housing.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
Somerville City Council·26-1181Approved
In support of the nurses and healthcare workers of Mass General Brigham Home Care and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Approved (Jul 9, 2026)
Somerville City Council·26-1078Work Completed
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)
Somerville City Council·26-1053Sent for Discussion
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)
Somerville City Council·26-1024Sent for Discussion
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)
Somerville City Council·26-1025Approved
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)
Somerville City Council·26-1026Approved
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)
Somerville City Council·26-1027Sent for Discussion
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)
Somerville City Council·26-1028Placed on File
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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