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Kristen Strezo

Kristen Strezo

Somerville City Council - At Large

About the Office

The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.

Term Length

2 years

Election Date

Nov 4, 2025

About Me

Party

Nonpartisan

Occupation

Candidate has not filled out this section yet.

My Top Issues

Housing

Any family that wants to stay and work in Somerville should be able to do so.

Environment / Energy

I am committed to fighting for a greener Somerville.

Economy

I have an extra eye on our small businesses to protect them against massive rent increases and the havoc of the COVID shutdown.

Civil Rights

As your City Councilor-at-Large, I am committed to working with local business owners, activist groups, seniors, parents, artists, and the rest of our diverse community to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard.

Arts / Culture

I am exploring the possibility of incentivizing companies to choose Somerville-based artists and local small businesses first when selecting services for their property.

Environment / Energy

I am committed to fighting for a greener Somerville.

Infrastructure / Transportation

Being able to get around our city safely is a priority to our community, and to me.

Arts / Culture

I am exploring the possibility of incentivizing companies to choose Somerville-based artists and local small businesses first when selecting services for their property.

Housing

Any family that wants to stay and work in Somerville should be able to do so.

Infrastructure / Transportation

Being able to get around our city safely is a priority to our community, and to me.

Arts / Culture

I support other initiatives that invest in our creative class of residents, such as the expansion of artist COVID grants and local art commissions including the Arts Council and the Somerville Media Center.

Arts / Culture

I push for more Somerville artist representation in new construction projects, including art installations in Union Square and Assembly.

Civil Rights

As your City Councilor-at-Large, I am committed to working with local business owners, activist groups, seniors, parents, artists, and the rest of our diverse community to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard.

Arts / Culture

I push for more Somerville artist representation in new construction projects, including art installations in Union Square and Assembly.

Arts / Culture

I support other initiatives that invest in our creative class of residents, such as the expansion of artist COVID grants and local art commissions including the Arts Council and the Somerville Media Center.

Economy

I have an extra eye on our small businesses to protect them against massive rent increases and the havoc of the COVID shutdown.

Who I'm Running Against

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