Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler

Petition to have City of Cambridge staff clear sidewalks Our sidewalks are a public good, allowing everyone to traverse our streets safely. But, after snow and ice storms, property owners are responsible for clearing the sidewalks in front of their properti...

Like our streets, our sidewalks are a public resource—and our city policies should treat that them way when it comes to snow clearance

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This means that parts of sidewalks are cleared well and other parts on the same block can be an icy mess, which is especially hard for residents with disabilities or strollers.

Cambridge is one of the best walking cities in the country but only if our sidewalks are clear

When it snows, the City government is responsible for clearing roads throughout Cambridge.

But snow on sidewalks is currently the responsibility of thousands of different property owners

Since the snowstorm last week, we've been sharing info about sidewalk snow clearance

— and a call to action for more municipal sidewalk snow removal!

"No matter how you feel about our president. If another country came into the United States and kidnapped the president, we would be outraged."

"The actions we saw from the Trump administration are a violation of international law, they're also a violation of American laws," said Cambridge City Councilmember Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler.

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Hot take: Community-led governance isn’t scary. It’s actually two RFS alumni on the Cambridge City Council fighting like hell for affordable housing. @votejivan.bsky.social and Ayah Al-Zub are proving that governing with values is very much a thing. Your move. Run for office.

Excited to get to work with the new City Council on affordable housing & childcare, transportation and safe streets, & environmental justice!

Grateful to get to serve another term on the Cambridge City Council and for the family & friends who joined to celebrate Inauguration Day today!

And thankful for everyone who made who made this possible by door knocking, phonebanking, donating, postcard writing, and more. Thank you.

They’re no longer automatically the head but still a voting member of the School Committee

And as of 24 hours before Inauguration Day, it’s unclear who the next mayor will be because no City Councillor has the 5 votes they need.

It’s time we let more Cambridge residents than just the nine of us on City Council choose who fills this important role for our city government and schools

In Cambridge, the mayor chooses all City Council committee assignments.

They’re the voice of Cambridge in the media & at public events.

And—most importantly—the Mayor serves as a voting member of the School Committee.

But currently, only nine City Councillors get a vote on who the mayor is

Some personal news:

I’m not asking for your vote to be Cambridge’s next Mayor. 

Here’s the problem though — no one is.

It’s time we changed that.

You can add your name to the petition to allow Cambridge voters to elect their Mayor and be part of the effort

bit.ly/CambridgeMayor

Can Socialists on City Council make Cambridge more affordable? - Cambridge Day Ayah Al-Zubi joins Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler at a moment of political momentum for socialist politicians. They will push for efforts like social housing.

One word: YES

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DSA On The Line with Starbucks Workers Join Boston DSA on the picket line with Starbucks Workers United on day 31 of their indefinite Unfair Labor Practice strike. We will be joined by musicians and performers on the line—stay tuned for na...

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Terrific meeting to discuss our work on the social housing concept on the city- and state-levels. Thank you Councilor Siddiqui for chairing and to the Joint Center on Housing Studies at Harvard, the Cambridge Housing Justice Coalition, and the Cambridge Housing Authority for your presentations.

Baristas on ULP strike! Join us for a Don't Buy Starbucks solidarity call, Nov 17 at 8:30pm ET. RSVP at link in our bio

On Thursday, Starbucks baristas in 40+ cities launched an open-ended, national ULP strike. Workers are putting it all on the line and need customers and allies to back them up!

Join striking baristas and community supporters building union power. RSVP now: bit.ly/4pbwwy7

Looking for affordable housing resources in Cambridge?
🏘️ The City’s Housing Department hosts monthly info sessions for renters and first-time homebuyers.
💻 Learn more or register for a session: https://camb.ma/49IIZVs

Councillor-elect Ayah Al-Zubi, Councillor Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, and union leaders Evan MacKay and Siobhan M posing against an extremely scenic backdrop of peak New England fall foliage

Councillor Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler speaking into a mic

Councillor-elect Ayah Al-Zubi, Councillor Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, and union leaders Evan MacKay and Siobhan M clapping while standing in front of the Civil War Monument in Cambridge Common

Election Day was just the beginning. On Thursday, DSA electeds @votejivan.bsky.social and @votealzubi.com rallied in support of @32bjseiu.bsky.social union workers organizing for a fair contract with Harvard.

Proud to stand with Harvard custodians & security workers from @32bjseiu.bsky.social in their fight for a fair contract.

Cambridge residents rallied alongside the Harvard community when it was attacked by Trump.

If Harvard wants Cambridge to have its back, it needs to have the back of its workers

The election results are a win for housing & childcare affordability, safer streets, and being a welcoming city.

And I’m committed to making sure they are a win for working people in Cambridge.

I’m so grateful to everyone who made our 1st successful re-election campaign possible.

Thank you!

We did it!

Thank you to everyone who made this win to keep fighting for an affordable, inclusive, and sustainable Cambridge on the City Council possible.

I’m so grateful to every person who knocked doors, wrote postcards, donated, talked to friends & family, and voted

I ranked you #1 to help assure victory!

2 hours till polls close at 8pm!

More great conversations with voters—

The signature collection for 2026 ballot measures on rent control & state legislator stipend reform leading to great discussion about tenant protections & good governance!

Great conversations with voters at the Morse and Peabody Schools about the City budget, the charter update, local businesses, and affordable housing!

If you care about housing & childcare affordability, safer streets, sustainability, and protecting immigrant residents, I’m asking for your #1 vote.

Let’s bring this home and keep fighting for a Cambridge that works for all of us

Today is Election Day! Polls are open until 8pm.

I’ve never been successfully re-elected before—I lost my last re-election by a handful of votes. I’m hoping to change that today

Of course! Glad it’s been helpful

I was just in the protected bike lane on Hampshire St yesterday! Thank you!

With Jivan

With Ayah

Knocking doors today with @votejivan.bsky.social and @votealzubi.com and stopping to say hello to all the dogs 🐶 be sure to vote by November 4th 🗳️