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Scott Istvan
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
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My Top Issues
Housing
Affordable housing minimums are a great start, but we need to take bigger swings and make more incentives.
Infrastructure / Transportation
All transit stops should have seating available - for people who cannot stand for extended periods, or people who need to rest while carrying heavy groceries.
Infrastructure / Transportation
I believe streets should be safe and oriented around the needs of people and public transportation.
Infrastructure / Transportation
My dream for Somerville is sidewalks that are wide enough that people using strollers, wheel chairs, shopping carts, etc. Can easily get where they need to go even on trash day.
Who I'm Running Against
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