Each election year, Union Square Main Streets invites candidates for Somerville City Council and Mayor to respond to a short questionnaire focused on small business issues. Our goal is to help voters, many of whom own, work at, or rely on local businesses,  better understand where each candidate stands on the economic, cultural, and policy matters that shape daily life in our neighborhoods.

View Candidate Questionnaire questions here.

Mayoral Candidates

Willie Burnley Jr, Mayor Survey
Jake Wilson, Mayor Survey

City Council Candidates

Scott Istvan, City Councilor At-large Survey
Jon Link, City Councilor at-Large Survey
Will Mbah, City Councilor At-Large Survey
Jack Perenick, City Councilor At-Large Survey
Holly Simione, City Councilor At-Large Survey
Kristen Strezo, City Councilor At-Large Survey
Marianne Walles, City Councilor At-Large Survey
Ben Wheeler, City Councilor At-Large Survey

Ben Ewen-Campen, Ward 3 Survey

Jason Mackey, Ward 5 Survey

Michael Murray, Ward 7 Survey
Emily Hardt, Ward 7 Survey