City of Somerville, Massachusetts - File #: 26-0522

• File #: 26-0522
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Placed on File
• File created: 3/31/2026
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 4/9/2026
• Final action: 7/9/2026
• Enactment date: 7/9/2026
• Enactment #: 221098
• Title: Proposing an amendment to Section 2-6 of the Code of Ordinances, the Welcoming Communities Ordinance, to further enhance civil rights protections in Somerville.
• Sponsors: Ben Ewen-Campen, Jon Link, Emily Hardt, Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott, Jesse Clingan
• Code sections: Ordinance Not Zoning -
• Related files: 26-0883

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/9/2026	1	City Council	Placed on file	Pass
6/30/2026	1	Legislative Matters Committee	Recommended to be placed on file
5/19/2026	1	Legislative Matters Committee	Kept in committee
4/9/2026	1	City Council	Referred for recommendation

Agenda Summary

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Proposing an amendment to Section 2-6 of the Code of Ordinances, the Welcoming Communities Ordinance, to further enhance civil rights protections in Somerville.

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Official Text

Proposing an amendment to Section 2-6 of the Code of Ordinances, the Welcoming Communities Ordinance, to further enhance civil rights protections in Somerville. See attached.