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Cambridge has played an important role not only in American business and culture, but also government. Seven US presidents are products of Harvard and at least 18 governors were Cambridge residents or natives.
Local
 Cambridge City Hall
795 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-4000
www.cambridgema.gov
Since 1942, Cambridge has operated under the Plan E system of government, which is one of proportional representation. The system features a city manager who makes most city appointments, prepares the budget and implements city policy. There is also a nine-member city council that has the power to enact city ordinances, approve the budget and appoint the city manager. One of the nine city councillors serves as the Mayor. The current Mayor for the City of Cambridge is Kenneth E. Reeves.
Cambridge City Council 2006-2007
Kenneth Reeves, Mayor kreeves@cambridgema.gov
Timothy Toomey, Jr., Vice Mayor timtoomey@aol.com
Marjorie Decker mdecker@cambridgema.gov
Henrietta Davis hdavis@cambridgema.gov
Anthony Galluccio agalluccio@cambridgema.gov
Craig A. Kelley ckelley@cambridgema.gov
David P. Maher dmaher@cambridgema.gov
Brian Murphy bmurphy@cambridgema.gov
Denise Simmons dsimmons@cambridgema.gov
City Council Office (617) 349-4280
City Management
City Manager
Robert W. "Bob" Healy citymanager@cambridgema.gov
Deputy City Manager
Richard C. Rossi rrossi@cambridgema.gov
City Manager's Office (617) 349-4300
State
Massachusetts State House
Boston, MA 02133
(617) 727-7030
www.mass.gov
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has a chief executive—a governor—and a bi-cameral legislature consisting of a house of representatives and a senate. Its constitution served as a model for the federal constitution; therefore, the federal form of government mirrors that of the Commonwealth.
Governor
Deval Patrick
Lieutenant Governor
Timothy Murray
Office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor (617) 725-4005
House of Representatives
William Brownsberger Rep.WilliamBrownsberger@Hou.State.MA.US (617) 722-2425
Rachel Kaprielian Rep.RachelKaprielian@hou.state.ma.us (617) 722-2400
Byron Rushing Rep.ByronRushing@hou.state.ma.us (617) 722-2180
Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. Rep.TimothyToomey@hou.state.ma.us (617) 722-2692
Martha "Marty" Walz Rep.MartyWalz@hou.state.ma.us (617) 722-2460
Alice K. Wolf Rep.AliceWolf@hou.state.ma.us (617) 722-2400
Senate
Senate President Therese Murray Therese.Murray@sen.state.ma.us (617) 722-1500
Anthony D. Galluccio Anthony.Galluccio@state.ma.us (617) 722-1650
Anthony Petruccelli Anthony.Petruccelli@sen.state.ma.us (617) 722-1634
Steven A. Tolman stolman@sen.state.ma.us (617) 722-1280
State Web site: www.state.ma.us
Federal
Cambridge is part of the historic 8th Congressional District, which includes Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Somerville, and Charlestown. Notable representatives from this district include President John F. Kennedy, House Speaker Thomas "Tip" O'Neill and Daniel Webster.
The current Congressman for the City of Cambridge is Michael E. Capuano. Senators Edward Kennedy and John Kerry also represent the City of Cambridge in Washington.
House of Representatives
US Representative
Michael E. Capuano
110 First Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
(617) 621-6208
www.house.gov/writerep
www.house.gov/capuano/
Senate
Senator Edward M. Kennedy
2400 JFK Federal Building
Boston, MA 02203
(617) 565-3170
senator@kennedy.senate.gov
www.senate.gov/~kennedy/
Senator John F. Kerry
One Bowdoin Square
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 565-8519
john_kerry@kerry.senate.gov
www.senate.gov/~kerry
Voting
There is no waiting period to be eligible to register to vote in the City of Cambridge or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Those relocating may register to vote as soon as they arrive at their place of residence.
2007 Important Election Dates
Cambridge Local Election for City Council and School Committee November 6, 2007
If you have questions about voting in Cambridge contact the Cambridge Election Commission at Voting in the City of Cambridge.
Statewide voting information is available from the Secretary of State's Office at Voting in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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