✨💗✨ Somerville, thank you for re-electing me as your City Councilor, at-Large!
– Kristen Strezo, City Councilor, at-Large
My service and my focus is always on you: being available, responsive and proactive. YOU are my priority. I’m looking forward to the great work we’re going to do together in the years to come!
Thank you to ALL who joined with me this election season. Thank you for your endorsements, your time, your belief in me, your love, your commitment. Now, let’s roll up our sleeves and get some more good work done.
I’m honored to serve you as your City Councilor-at-Large for three terms, now running for my fourth. I’ve said since the beginning, it’s about action, not words. I’ve been working hard to ensure you’re living your best life in Somerville. As you know, I take my role serving you extremely seriously.
We’ve done a lot of great things so far and there’s so many more wonderful things to do! Proud to say that some of the inclusive policies I’ve implemented have positively resonated throughout the state and even across the nation. We’ve done so much together in such a short amount of time, and we’re going to do even more in the years to come! The work continues and we do it together.
– Kristen Strezo (she/her/hers)
Somerville City Councilor At-Large
Learn more about me here and read about SOME of the work I’ve done on the City Council.
Testimonials
— Representative Christine Barber; Chair of the MA Caucus of Women Legislators
“Councilor Kristen Strezo stands up for Somerville residents. A leader on women’s rights, Kristen works to make Somerville safe for women’s health, and supports women’s economic empowerment. A champion in fighting for affordable housing, Kristen understands our affordability challenges, listens to those who are struggling, and takes action on the housing crisis. As a mom and someone who cared for her grandmother, Kristen supports families and seniors in our communities. I am proud to endorse Councilor Kristen Strezo for re-election.“
— Leiran Biton
School Committee Member – Ward 7
“Kristen Strezo is simultaneously fierce and compassionate, tenacious and empathetic, passionate and grounded. Kristen has always been a rock-solid advocate and ally, someone who will fight for all our children (and especially our girls) to have exactly what they need to be safe, healthy, and successful in school.”
— Courtney O’Keefe; Somerville Resident, Former Ward 5 Alderman
“From our Senior community to the most vulnerable members of our City, Kristen has been a beloved and trusted voice for all. Please join me in casting one of your 4 votes in the At-Large race for Kristen Strezo on November 4th.”
— Annette, Roz, Ruth, Litz, Olga, and Brenton
Somerville Girls’ Hockey Community Members
“Kristen Strezo has been instrumental in opening up opportunities for girls in Somerville to learn and play ice hockey. Kristen has helped bring together stakeholders like the nonprofit, community-based, youth hockey program, Somerville Youth Hockey Association (SYHA); the City’s Parks and Recreation Department; Somerville Public Schools; and interested parents. She has worked with these groups to lower the barriers that girls face to participate in hockey — gender bias, cost, and equitable access to ice time at the rink. Kristen believes in girls playing sports like hockey, and she consistently shows up for them to make it happen.“
Katelin Firth, Somerville Resident
“Kristen has an unwavering commitment to Somerville. She understands the nuances and complexities of each ward and demographic, but represents them all with equal care. Kristen will continue to fight for progress so every person in Somerville thrives.”
Martin A.Polignone Esq. Attorney at Law
“As an attorney that has worked with immigration matters and a long term representative for elders, I am proud to endorse Councilor Kristen Strezo, Somerville City Councilor At-Large for reelection to continue her great work as a leader on the issues that are so important to our City and to her passion for making a difference!”
— Senator Becca Rausch
“Through our many collaborations and partnerships, I know Kristen Strezo to be an effective advocate for Somerville and for the values we share. Her work directly benefits and uplifts her constituents, and resonates beyond the city for an even greater positive impact. I am proud to endorse Councilor Kristen Strezo for re-election to the Somerville City Council, and look forward to her continued public service.”
— Judy Pineda Neufeld
Former Somerville City Councilor, Ward 7
“For City Council At Large, I urge you to support my former colleague, Councilor Kristen Strezo for re-election. She is a tireless advocate for women, children, families, and seniors and the Council needs that leadership now more than ever.”
THANK YOU, all, for your support in our 2025 re-election campaign! The work continues for our beloved city. I hope I’ve earned your support again for this year’s elections. The General Election will be held on Tuesday November 4, 2025.
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A bit about me: I’m a single mom of two kids in the Somerville Public Schools and I live in Affordable Housing. These experiences guide my approach to serving you. I envision Somerville as a place where you can thrive, no matter your age or background.
As your City Councilor, I have a proven track record of advocating for you and being available to you. Constituent services will always be my top priority because you deserve city leaders who are here for you. I will make sure your voices are front and center in policy decisions. You can count on me for steadfast and accessible leadership.
- I make sure parents’ voices are heard and considered:
- I secured more crossing guard positions at our schools in response to concerns around student safety.
- I partnered with parents to bring gender equity to sports, including bringing the Girls Learn to Skate hockey program into reality, with a goal for intramural recreational programming.
- I’m passionate about ensuring that decisions about the Winter Hill School and the Brown School are driven by Somerville residents, families and children in the school district.
- I’ve listened to our small business owners on the challenges they face, and I’m there to help them navigate resources as they establish themselves, so they can be successful.
- I work closely with our senior residents on accessibility, services, and housing. With their input, I’m working on implementing the results from the 2025 Aging in Somerville Community Needs Assessment survey and putting forward city policies that ensure seniors can age in place.
- I’ll work to uphold our community vision of a walkable, bikeable Somerville. We’ll continue the work on safety solutions in your neighborhoods. I have heard you loud and clear on ADA accessibility, parking needs and small business access.
When you share your story with me, I listen, and I take action. You matter to me. You can count on me to be responsive and follow-through on your concerns.
Kristen’s Priorities:
- Responsive constituent services and proven advocacy, so you know I have your back and you feel supported.
- Making Somerville affordable through rent stabilization, tenant protections, incentivization of accessory dwelling units and other new housing, utility bill support, and increased transportation options.
- Supporting our kids by funding out-of-school time, teen spaces, and equity-based sports programming, and making sure parent and student voices are heard in school infrastructure decisions.
- Protecting Somerville residents from federal status targeting and safeguarding reproductive choice, body autonomy, and gender affirming care.
- Upholding a walkable, bikeable Somerville with safety initiatives, safe pedestrian pathways, and neighborhood speed-reducing solutions.
- Climate change initiatives that improve air quality, support the municipal composting program, and enhance our green spaces.
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