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 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)
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.
Referred for recommendation (Aug 27, 2026)
In support of retaining Route 80 service through Somerville.
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 crossing guards receive a 10% raise in Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
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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Withdrawn (Jun 25, 2026)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.
Referred for recommendation (Jun 25, 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)
That Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within.
Kept in committee (Jun 30, 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)
In support of House Bill 3587 and Senate Bill 2334, an Act to grow and maintain space in cities and towns for the creative economy.
Approved (Jun 11, 2026)
That the Commissioner of Public Works or the Director of Mobility provide an update to this Council on the policies in place to ensure pedestrian safety when closing sidewalks on both sides of a...
Approved (Jun 11, 2026)
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 Procurement and Contracting Services provide this City Council with a report of all artificial intelligence vendors and services for which the city currently has contracts or...
Approved and sent for discussion (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)
In support of voluntary recognition for Somerville Workers United.
Approved (May 28, 2026)
Requesting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible pedestrian crossing infrastructure at the intersection of Route 16 and Woods Avenue.
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.