A sign

To get on the ballot for Cambridge City Council, candidates need 50 signatures from registered Cambridge voters. Every candidate had their own strategy to meet the signature requirement: some hosted kickoff events, others posted on Reddit to connect with neighbors, and a couple left their sheets at nonprofits. There’s no one right way to do it.

We chose a slower, more personal route: walking up to strangers and asking, “Are you registered to vote in Cambridge?” That one question sparked conversations about housing, safety, climate, education, and sometimes a simple “best of luck” from out-of-town visitors who wished they could sign but couldn’t.

Yesterday I got the call: 59 signatures have been provisionally certified. We officially submitted all the required signatures and will be on the ballot this Fall.

I’m thrilled to be one step closer to the election, but I’m even more proud of how we got here. We met people where they were. We listened. We learned. This wasn’t just about qualifying for the ballot; it was about building relationships and better understanding the city we hope to serve.

Thanks a million,

Zion