The Somerville Renters’ Committee and the Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) will host a Mayoral Candidate Forum on Housing on Wednesday, October 22, at 7:00 p.m. at the East Somerville Community School. The event is free, open to the public, and will also be streamed live on Zoom. Simultaneous interpretation in Spanish and Portuguese will be available via Zoom only. Interpretation into other languages must be requested in advance.

The forum will give Somerville residents the opportunity to hear directly from candidates about their visions and proposals for addressing housing challenges in the city. Candidates will respond to questions about affordability, displacement, and the future of housing policy in Somerville.

“I believe that the more we know about the current situation with housing and immigration, the better we can understand and help our community and neighbors. This forum will show which candidate can take action against this injustice. We are tired of empty promises; we want to see action and results.” — Marla, Somerville Renters Committee member

“The Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) is very proud to partner with the Somerville Renters Committee for this candidates’ forum on housing. We are organizing for a municipal government that fights for the needs and aspirations of our vulnerable residents. We want Somerville to truly be a city for everyone, and that means ensuring that quality, affordable, and dignified housing is a human right.”

About CAAS The Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) is a federally designated anti-poverty agency that has served Somerville, Massachusetts, since 1981. CAAS’s mission is to help local families and individuals achieve financial security while working to eliminate the root causes of economic injustice.

Hosted by the Somerville Renters Committee and the Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS)

Event Details:

Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 7:00 PM

East Somerville Community School – 50 Cross Street, Somerville, MA

Streaming via Zoom with interpretation in Spanish, Portuguese, and other languages as requested

Public Registration Link: http://bit.ly/SomervilleHousingForum

Contact: Danny McLaughlin – dmclaughlin@caasomerville.org | 857-523-9796