Longtime Somerville resident Jon Link has officially announced his candidacy for City Council At-Large, promising to focus on families, affordable housing, street safety, and climate resilience.

A Ward 3 parent with a history of community involvement, Link brings experience as an educator, artist, and technology professional to his campaign.

“I’m running because I’m a protector and planner at heart,” said Link. “Somerville deserves collaborative leadership that listens to people and builds a city where we can all thrive. Our community faces critical challenges around housing costs, transportation, and climate preparedness — challenges that will only grow more difficult under our current national leadership. I’m running to bring collaborative problem-solving skills and a deep commitment to equity to these issues.”

Jon’s campaign is grounded in values of equity, safety, sustainability, and community. His priorities include:

• Creating truly safe streets where pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers can coexist.
• Fighting for housing policies that make Somerville more affordable and protect renters.
• Supporting local arts, small businesses, and families that make the city dynamic and inclusive.
• Making Somerville greener by approving funding and policies to build a more beautiful, climate-resilient city.

“I plan to bring my diversity of experience to work for the city,” Link added. “I’m a parent and a homeowner, but I’ve also been a renter here too. I’ve worked as a barista, librarian, unionized Budweiser factory worker, poet, teacher, academic director, software engineering manager, and project manager. I understand many of the challenges our community faces from many different perspectives.”

For more information about Jon Link’s campaign, visit jonforsomerville.com.

-Committee to Elect Jon Link