City of Somerville, Massachusetts - File #: 26-0838

• File #: 26-0838
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Sent for Discussion
• File created: 5/12/2026
• In control: Public Health and Public Safety Committee
• On agenda: 5/14/2026
• Enactment date: 5/14/2026
• Enactment #: 220657
• Title: That the Chief Information Officer provide this Council with a summary report on the current accessibility status of city-operated digital properties including websites, platforms, and portals, and share any plans to ensure new properties ?comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) using principles like “accessibility-first design."
• Sponsors: Jon Link, Jesse Clingan
• Indexes: Information Technology

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/14/2026	1	City Council	Approved and sent for discussion	Pass

Agenda Summary

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That the Chief Information Officer provide this Council with a summary report on the current accessibility status of city-operated digital properties including websites, platforms, and portals, and share any plans to ensure new properties ​comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) using principles like “accessibility-first design."

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Official Text

That the Chief Information Officer provide this Council with a summary report on the current accessibility status of city-operated digital properties including websites, platforms, and portals, and share any plans to ensure new properties ​comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) using principles like “accessibility-first design."