E. Denise Simmons | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Simmons in 2008 | |
| Mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts | |
| Assumed office January 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Sumbul Siddiqui |
| In office January 2016 – January 2018 | |
| Preceded by | David P. Maher |
| Succeeded by | Marc C. McGovern |
| In office January 2008 – January 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth Reeves |
| Succeeded by | David P. Maher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 2, 1951 |
| Political party | Democratic[1] |
| Spouse |
Mattie Hayes (m. 2009) |
| Alma mater | University of Massachusetts Boston, Antioch College |
E. Denise Simmons (born October 2, 1951) is the mayor[3][4][5] of Cambridge, Massachusetts, having served her first mayoral term 2008–2009, her second mayoral term 2016–2017, and her third mayoral term 2024–present. She is the first openly lesbian African-American mayor in the United States.[6] Simmons has been on the Cambridge City Council continuously since 2002, now serving her twelfth consecutive term.
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- ^ Monroe, Irene (10 November 2009). "Black Episcopal Congregation Celebrates Lesbian Marriage". HuffPost. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
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- ^ Arshad, Muskaan. "Cambridge City Council Elects Simmons Mayor, McGovern Vice Mayor | News | The Harvard Crimson". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "Black Lesbian Makes History in Massachusetts / Queerty". Queerty.com. 2008-01-16. Retrieved 2016-02-07.