City Council · Somerville, Massachusetts
Jon Link
City Councilor At Large. In office since January 2, 2026, current term ends December 31, 2027.
Matters they sponsored
That the Administration and relevant departments submit a memo to this Council showing the cost of staffing Somerville High School to be used as a teen center after school hours.
Approved and sent for discussion (Sep 24, 2026)
That the Director of Mobility discuss with this Council possible strategies to address safety concerns caused by large trucks using Weston Avenue as a cut-through from Broadway to Clarendon Avenue,...
Approved and sent for discussion (Sep 24, 2026)
That the Director of Parking issue free temporary parking permits for residents who do not have a parking permit and whose driveways are temporarily obstructed by ongoing city construction projects.
Approved and sent for discussion (Sep 24, 2026)
In support of the "Yes in God’s Backyard" (YIGBY) legislation.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
In support of an act relative to preventing home insurers from forcing tree removal.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
That Section 3.1.7.c of the Zoning Ordinances be amended as detailed within.
Referred for recommendation (Sep 10, 2026)
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)
That pay for crossing guards be increased, both in recognition of the crucial work that they do serving the children in our schools, and as a means to ensure the city is adequately staffed with...
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
To end the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program access crisis.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
In support of security officers in Greater Boston and airport service workers at Logan International Airport.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
In support of Service Employees International Union 32BJ facilities workers 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)
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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)
That the Administration organize another city-wide neighborhood trash pickup for public spaces this fall.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
That Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within.
Ordinance ordained (Sep 24, 2026)
In support of retaining Route 80 service through Somerville.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
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)
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 crossing guards receive a 10% raise in Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
That the Administration add $400,000 in funding for Youth Development Services grants so that Teen Empowerment may have full funding.
Withdrawn (Jun 25, 2026)
That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment consider measures to reduce heat island effects on and around the grounds of the East Somerville Community School and the Edgerly...
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
That Chapter 3, Article VIII, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within.
Ordinance ordained (Sep 24, 2026)
Calling for traffic calming measures in the Prospect Hill neighborhood.
Approved and sent for discussion (Jun 25, 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)
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.