E. Denise Simmons
E. Denise Simmons (born October 2, 1951) is the mayor 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. Simmons has been on the Cambridge City Council continuously since 2002, now serving her twelfth consecutive term.
E. Denise Simmons | |
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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 |
| Spouse |
Mattie Hayes (m. 2009) |
| Alma mater | University of Massachusetts Boston, Antioch College |
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