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Office: (617) 349-4280<br />
Asst: (617) 349-4263<br />
Cell: (617) 444-9080<br />
Fax: (617) 349-4287</p>
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<a href="mailto:lcheung@cambridgema.gov?subject=City%20related%20issue&body=Dear%20Leland%2C%0A%0A">lcheung@cambridgema.gov</a><br />
<a href="mailto:leland@electleland.org?subject=From%20your%20newsletter&body=Dear%20Leland%2C%0A%0A">leland@electleland.org</a></p>
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795 Massachusetts Ave<br />
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Board Member</p>
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Commissioner</p>
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Executive Committee Member</p>
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Community & Economic Dev<br />
Steering Committee Member, Board Member</p>
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Personnel and Labor Relations<br />
Policy Committee Member</p>
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<a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nationaldmo.org">Democratic Municipal Officials</a><br />
MA State Chair</p>
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Expanding Democracy<br />
Leadership Committee Member</p>
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Political Director</p>
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2012 Fellow</p>
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<a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Ftrumanproject.org%2F">Truman National Security Project</a><br />
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Exploring the Daybreak Day Camp's version of City Hall at a recent visit with Cambridge Camping.</p>
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Marching with Stanford classmates Jason Collins and Rep. Joe Kennedy in the Boston Pride Parade.</p>
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Visiting the City Sprouts Summer program where Cambridge students are learning to grow and cook their own food.</p>
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Out knocking doors to chat with Cambridge families and find out what issues are important to them.</p>
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Enjoying the 34th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival on the banks of the Charles River!</p>
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All smiles at DPW's recent Western Ave Cookout!</p>
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Chatting with Breakthrough Greater Boston Students on a recent tour. </p>
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Dear Neighbors and Friends,</h2>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">It’s been a busy few months in Cambridge, throughout the region, and across the Commonwealth. During the City Council’s summer recess period, I’ve been knocking on doors in neighborhoods across the City to talk with Cambridge residents about what issues matter most to them and personally ask for their #1 vote on November 5th. I was also thrilled to celebrate with Ed Markey and local volunteers after our many long hours of canvassing and phone-banking paid off when the Commonwealth elected one of our state’s most progressive leaders as our new Senator. Most importantly, I’m proud to announce that Yin and I are expecting our first child, a baby girl to be born in late August.</span></p>
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Throughout the past month, I have been hard at work to introduce several innovative new initiatives, programs and services that will make our City a better place to live, work and play. I’m excited to share many of these with you today, including Cambridge’s new online voter registration lookup, a crowd-sourced open data ordinance draft, and enhanced pedestrian safety measures. As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance to you or your family.</p>
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With best wishes for a relaxing August,</p>
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<font color="#e68f1a" size="5"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Meet & Greet to Support Leland Cheung</span></font></p>
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<strong>Tuesday, August 20, 5:30 PM, Moksa, 450 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge</strong></p>
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<span style="line-height: 120%;">Often a Monday after a grueling Council session, Councillors from across the aisle will repast to Moksa for some late night snacks to debrief the meeting and put disagreements behind us.</span></p>
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<span style="line-height: 120%;">As vacations wind down and families start getting ready for the first week of school, I wanted to extend that spirit of collaboration and camaraderie to you. Come by Moksa to enjoy the last bit of summer with Leland and friends before the campaign season kicks off in the fall.</span></p>
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<span style="line-height: 120%;">Click </span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fevents%2F152343071636446%2F152364048301015%2F" style="line-height: 120%;">here</a><span style="line-height: 120%;"> to check out the event on Facebook and please click </span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.actblue.com%2Fcontribute%2Fpage%2Flelandcheung" style="line-height: 120%;">here</a><span style="line-height: 120%;"> to donate.</span></p>
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<font color="#e68f1a" size="5"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Hometown Throwdown: <br />
Cambridge vs. Boston</span></font></p>
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<strong>Saturday, August 24, 8:00 PM, The Sinclair, 52 Church St, Cambridge</strong></p>
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Much has been made of the sibling rivalry between Cambridge and Boston. And as everyone knows, politics is a contact sport. So on August 24th Councillor Tito Jackson and I will be putting on the gloves, stepping in to the ring, <span style="line-height: 120%;">and hosting an epic DJ battle at the hottest venue in the Metro, The Sinclair. Join us in the fight for bragging rights with 8 of the area's hottest DJs. With MC On and On as our host it's time to get down and dirty as we go toe-to-toe.</span></p>
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Come see what we're fighting for. Research has shown that approximately 40% of homeless youth identify as LGBT; many of those youth are homeless because they were kicked out after coming out. That's just wrong; these kids need our acceptance and support. You can do your part by joining us on August 24th. All proceeds go to Youth on Fire in Harvard Square and BAGLY in Boston, two great organizations serving these kids in need.</p>
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City Council Update</h2>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Throughout the summer and fall months, many Cantabrigians opt to enjoy the sunny weather by traversing the City via foot or bike in lieu of driving. To ensure that all residents and visitors are able to travel safety, I asked the City Manager to explore </span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.cambridgema.gov%2Fcityclerk%2FPolicyOrder.cfm%3Fitem_id%3D39061" style="text-align: justify;">pedestrian and cyclist safety measures</a><span style="text-align: justify;">, including the installation of </span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.volpe.dot.gov%2Fnoteworthy%2F2013%2Fboston-bike-safety.html" style="text-align: justify;">truck side guards</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> that were recently developed by a Cambridge scientist at the "Volpe Center" and utilizing </span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fgreatergreaterwashington.org%2Fpost%2F6260%2Fpennsylvania-ave-bike-lanes-now-have-some-pylons%2F" style="text-align: justify;">pylons</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> that have been employed successfully in Washington D.C. Special emphasis will be focused on the areas near the </span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.cambridgema.gov%2Fcityclerk%2FPolicyOrder.cfm%3Fitem_id%3D39054" style="text-align: justify;">Cambridge Common </a><span style="text-align: justify;">which are frequented by families and students, as well as the intersections surrounding the </span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.cambridgema.gov%2Fcityclerk%2FPolicyOrder.cfm%3Fitem_id%3D39048" style="text-align: justify;">Porter Square MBTA Station</a><span style="text-align: justify;">, where existing traffic laws will be explored to ensure we are protecting pedestrians appropriately.</span></p>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">With the hope of further promoting sustainable practices throughout Cambridge, the City will explore participating in the World Wildlife Fund’s </span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.cambridgema.gov%2Fcityclerk%2FPolicyOrder.cfm%3Fitem_id%3D39045" style="text-align: justify;">Earth Hour City Challenge</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> which evaluates cities on their efforts to move towards a low carbon economy and promotion of the use of renewable energy sources to meet human needs. Following the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee’s recent meeting on urban gardening, the City Manager will convene an </span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.cambridgema.gov%2Fcityclerk%2FPolicyOrder.cfm%3Fitem_id%3D38823" style="text-align: justify;">urban agriculture taskforce</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> that will ultimately develop a proposal for an urban agriculture ordinance in the City of Cambridge. Furthermore, the possibility of expanding a community compositing initiative will be explored by City officials.</span></p>
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To better connect Cambridge residents with City Hall, I requested that the City Manager work with the Information Technology Department to ensure that notes from all City meetings, including those of the E-Gov committee, are <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.cambridgema.gov%2Fcityclerk%2FPolicyOrder.cfm%3Fitem_id%3D39037">available online</a>; that videos of City Council and televised committee meetings are <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.cambridgema.gov%2Fcityclerk%2FPolicyOrder.cfm%3Fitem_id%3D39038">downloadable</a> off of the City’s website; and to expand the functionality of iReport so that users can report <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.cambridgema.gov%2Fcityclerk%2FPolicyOrder.cfm%3Fitem_id%3D39036">double poles</a>. Furthermore, I also asked the City Manager to work collaboratively with the License Commission, Inspectional Services Department, and Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to find solutions for <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.cambridgema.gov%2Fcityclerk%2FPolicyOrder.cfm%3Fitem_id%3D39060">pervasive truck problems</a> on Bowdoin Street. Lastly, Cambridge’s Local Economy Week will be expanded to recognize <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.cambridgema.gov%2Fcityclerk%2FPolicyOrder.cfm%3Fitem_id%3D39035">contributions to the local economy</a> with an awards program from the City, including awards on banking, philanthropy, community spirit, developer, community involvement, new local business of the year, and longest-running local business.</p>
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Openly Drafting an Open Data Ordinance</h2>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">On July 9, the Cable TV, Telecommunications, & Public Utilities Committee conducted a public meeting at the Cambridge Coworking Center in Kendall Square to explore the development of an open data ordinance in the City of Cambridge. The development of such an ordinance would require all City departments and commissions to make their data available online to Cambridge residents and app developers, and will mobilize Cambridge’s entrepreneurs to use the data to create free and useful civic tools and apps. As was discussed during the meeting, such an effort would also heighten civic engagement, streamline City communications and department interoperability, make City departments more accountable, and allow for the development of new analyses and insights on City operations. Full minutes are available </span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.cambridgema.gov%2FcityClerk%2FCommitteeReport.cfm%3Finstance_id%3D747" style="text-align: justify;">here</a><span style="text-align: justify;">. In an effort to ensure that this ordinance meets the needs of local residents and app developers, I am seeking feedback on the ordinance and would be most appreciative of any feedback you may be willing to provide on the document, visible </span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F1tLskZuiomUX8ZIq3DeMcGadAhYVhjeFToCsi3B1TdqU%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing" style="text-align: justify;">here</a><span style="text-align: justify;">. Interested parties are also encouraged to attend our next meeting to discuss the ordinance, which will take place at 3:00 PM on August 15 at the Cambridge Innovation Center’s Havana Room, 5th Floor, 1 Broadway.</span></p>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">This month, the Election Commission launched an online website allowing registered voters in Cambridge to verify their address, voting status, party affiliation and polling location, visible </span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cambridgema.gov%2Felection%2Fvoterregistrationsearch.aspx" style="text-align: justify;">here</a><span style="text-align: justify;">. This initiative was a direct response to an </span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.cambridgema.gov%2FcityClerk%2FPolicyOrder.cfm%3Faction%3Dsearch%26item_id%3D37457" style="text-align: justify;">order</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> that I introduced this February in partnership with local residents and the great advocates at MassVOTE.</span></p>
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Looking Forward: Community Meetings</h2>
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<strong style="line-height: 120%;">Wednesday, August 7, 7:00 PM: </strong><span style="line-height: 120%;">Please join me and other members of our neighborhood for a community gathering at the home of Jennifer on Pemberton Street. We will be discussing issues relevant to our community and next steps going forward. Many thanks to the Jennifer & her family for graciously hosting me in their home this week. RSVP to Veronica at (803) 493-8203.</span></p>
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<strong>Wednesday, August 14, 9:00 AM, Crema Cafe:</strong> Please join me for my weekly community coffee at Crema Café, located in Harvard Square at 27 Brattle Street. We will be discussing issues relevant to the Harvard Square community and how we can work together going forward. </p>
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<strong>Thursday, August 15, 3:00 PM, Cambridge Innovation Center</strong>: The Cable TV, Telecommunications, & Public Utilities Committee will be hosting a meeting with the purpose of developing an open data ordinance in the City of Cambridge. The meeting will take place at the Cambridge Innovation Center, 1 Broadway, in the 5th Floor Havana Room.</p>
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Urban Agriculture: Meeting Report Release</h2>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">On June 4, the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee held a meeting to explore the potential and long-term impact of developing an urban agriculture initiatives throughout neighborhoods in Cambridge. Speakers included Luisa Oliveira, who has been instrumental in the City of Somerville’s development of an urban agriculture ordinance, and the founders of Bloombrick Urban Agriculture, a Cambridge-based company that grows microgreens to sell to individuals and restaurants. Throughout the meeting, participants engaged in a collaborative discussion as to how the City can support local growing initiatives and next steps going forward, including the development of an </span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.cambridgema.gov%2Fcityclerk%2FPolicyOrder.cfm%3Fitem_id%3D38823" style="text-align: justify;">urban agriculture taskforce</a><span style="text-align: justify;">. Full minutes can be viewed </span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.cambridgema.gov%2Fcityclerk%2FCommitteeReport.cfm%3Finstance_id%3D742" style="text-align: justify;">here</a><span style="text-align: justify;">. </span></p>
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<span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="line-height: 120%;">Cambridge Instrumental in Driving Federal Policy</span></span></h2>
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<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="text-align: justify; font-size: 13px;line-height: 120%;">As a member of the National League of Cities (NLC), the City of Cambridge has long worked in partnership with over 19,000 municipalities from across the nations to find innovative solutions to common municipal concerns. As a board member and member of NLC’S Strategic Planning Task Force, I am excited to inform you about the City of Cambridge’s integral role in driving federal policy through its work to protect </span></span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Fkellyphillipserb%2F2013%2F07%2F16%2Fending-tax-breaks-on-municipal-bonds-shifts-burden-to-the-rest-of-us%2F" style="text-align: justify; font-size: 13px; line-height: 120%;"><span style="color:#000000;">municipal bond tax exemptions</span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="text-align: justify; font-size: 13px;line-height: 120%;">, a critical component of state and local infrastructure investment and a crucial fuel for national economic growth. Working collaboratively with students at the Harvard Kennedy School, I was proud to provide NLC members will extensive research on the topic and an in-depth model as to how current proposals to cap or eliminate tax-exempt municipal bonds would impact local municipalities. More information is available </span></span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.cambridgema.gov%2FCityOfCambridge_Content%2Fdocuments%2F130729%2520NLC%2520c%2520cheung%2520one_1.PDF" style="text-align: justify; font-size: 13px;line-height: 120%;"><span style="color:#000000;">here</span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="text-align: justify; font-size: 13px;line-height: 120%;">. </span></span></h2>
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<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size: 13px; text-align: justify; line-height: 120%;">It came as a shock to me and many of my colleagues to learn that in 29 states, employers can legally fire someone because of their sexual orientation and that in 33 states, employers can legally fire someone for being transgender or gender nonconforming. I was proud to sponsor a </span></span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.cambridgema.gov%2Fcityclerk%2FPolicyOrder.cfm%3Fitem_id%3D39046" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000000; line-height: 120%;">policy resolution</span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;line-height: 120%;"> that urges the City of Cambridge’s Congressional delegation to support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013 that would make it illegal to fire, refuse to hire, or refuse to promote employees because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Supporting this legislation sends a strong message that the City of Cambridge will not support inequality, discrimination and prejudice against the LGBTQ community from federal and state government and private parties.</span></span></h2>
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Past Policy Updates</h2>
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<strong>Banning the Use of Environmentally Harmful Polystyrene-Based Disposable Food Containers</strong>: In response to an <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.cambridgema.gov%2Fcityclerk%2FPolicyOrder.cfm%3Fitem_id%3D37337">order</a> that I introduced in collaboration with Mayor Henrietta Davis, the City Solicitor has drafted an amendment to Cambridge’s municipal code that would ban the use of polystyrene-based disposable food containers. The draft text, visible <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.cambridgema.gov%2FCityOfCambridge_Content%2Fdocuments%2Fpolysty%2520ord%2520%26%2520RAC%2520cmnts%2520combo.pdf">here</a>, will be discussed by the Council this fall.</p>
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<strong>Collaborating with the Swiss Canton of Basel-Stadt</strong>: On June 5, the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee held a public meeting with representatives from the Swiss Canton of Basel-Stadt to exchange long term planning best practices regarding housing and economic development. Full notes from the meeting are available <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=55941983&msgid=260604&act=FX0J&c=802565&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.cambridgema.gov%2Fcityclerk%2FCommitteeReport.cfm%3Finstance_id%3D743">here</a>.</p>
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