Create the Vote Somerville engaged the candidates running for Mayor and Board of Aldermen about arts, culture, and creative expression and the role they play in building a more vibrant, healthy, and equitable Somerville.

Congratulations to Mayor Joe Curtatone and all the Board of Aldermen on winning their elections. We look forward to working with them all to build a stronger Somerville by integrating arts and culture with important citywide priorities including education, economic development, and public safety.

Congratulations:

Please take a moment to send the winners a note of congratulations and share your thoughts on how we can work together to build a stronger Somerville.

You can learn more about the winners' vision for arts and culture by reading their responses to the Create the Vote questionnaire.

Dear _______,

Congratulations on winning your election!

As a supporter of the arts, cultural, and creative community, I look forward to working with you to build a more vibrant, healthy, and equitable Somerville.

I’m excited for the opportunity to find ways to integrate arts and culture with important citywide priorities including education, economic development, and public safety.

Again, congratulations on your victory!

Congratulations on winning your election! I look forward to working with you to build a more vibrant, healthy, and equitable Somerville.

Congratulations on winning your election! I look forward to working with you to integrate arts and culture with important citywide priorities including education, economic development, and public safety.