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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·26-1433Approved
In support of an act relative to preventing home insurers from forcing tree removal.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Somerville City Council·26-1362Sent for Discussion
That the Director of Engineering, the Commissioner of Public Works, and the Chief Procurement Officer discuss with the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works the City’s current practices for...
Approved and sent for discussion (Sep 10, 2026)
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·26-1217Approved
Recognizing the seriousness of myotonic dystrophy and expressing support for the designation of September 15, as ‘‘International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day’’.
Approved (Sep 10, 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)
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.