Marc McGovern

Quick Facts

• Current Position: Vice Mayor (incumbent)
• Candidate Status: Undeclared, likely running for reelection
• Website: https://www.marcmcgovern.com/about-marc
• Committee Registration: OCPF ID 15589

From the Candidate’s Website

McGovern was born and raised in Cambridge, attended Cambridge Public Schools and graduated from Cambridge Rindge and Latin. He grew up in a family of activists and frequently attended community meetings and campaign events. “Politics was always a topic around his family’s dinner table.” Inspired by the positive impact that his grandmother and parents had on the community through their community work, McGovern decided to become a social worker.

In elected office, Marc’s ability to mediate, work effectively with those of different backgrounds, and listen to and understand the needs of families has proven invaluable. Throughout his time serving on the council, Marc has taken concrete action to create more affordable housing, protect our region’s immigrant population, end hunger in our public schools, and prioritize harm reduction as our city navigates the opioid epidemic. 

Previous Work and Positions

• Social worker with children and families for 30 years
• Cambridge School Committee member from 2004 to 2013
• Mayor of Cambridge 2018-2019
• Cambridge City Council member since 2014

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