Judy Pineda Neufeld Elected Vice President of the Somerville City Council

Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld was sworn in as Vice President of the Somerville City Council for 2023, alongside Council President Ben Ewen-Campen. The incoming leaders were selected by their colleagues at the council’s annual caucus meeting in November, and formally voted in at today’s organizational meeting that began the 2023 session.

“I'm grateful for this vote of confidence from my colleagues and honored to be working alongside our next City Council President, Ben Ewen-Campen,” said Councilor Pineda Neufeld. “We are looking forward to leading the Council through an exciting and productive 2023.”

Judy Pineda Neufeld is the daughter of immigrants, a small business owner, and community organizer currently serving as Somerville’s Ward 7 City Councilor. First elected to the Council in 2021, Pineda Neufeld has drawn on her lived and professional experience to advance equity and justice, and has worked to make Somerville a more affordable, accessible and livable city.