Will Mbah

Will Mbah earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Buea in 2005, a graduate degree from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in 2011, and a graduate degree from the Harvard Kennedy School in 2024.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Will Mbah, and I'm running to be your next State Representative because I believe government should deliver results that improve people's everyday lives.

Sixteen years ago, I came to this country from Cameroon in search of opportunity. Like so many families in our district, I know what it means to struggle. I moved five times in six years because I couldn't afford stable housing. My wife and I are raising our two children in our public schools. We know what it means to worry about paying the rent, paying for childcare, paying for groceries, and wondering whether our children will be able to afford to live in the communities they love.

For nearly a decade, you've trusted me to serve as your At-Large City Councilor in Somerville. Together, we've delivered meaningful results.

I've helped create the Office of Housing Stability and the Somerville Community Land Trust. I've led efforts to protect workers from wage theft. I've championed climate action, safer streets, environmental justice, immigrant rights, and investments in affordable housing.

I'm proud to have earned my master’s in public administration from Harvard Kennedy School, where I focused on leadership and public policy. I bring together technical expertise, legislative experience, and lived experience.

This race isn't simply about who has the best ideas. It's about who is ready to turn those ideas into law on Beacon Hill. I am ready to deliver.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Public Service and Local Government Experience

Served as an At-Large Somerville City Councilor, including as Vice President of the City Council.

Participated in budget, legislative, and policy decisions affecting city government.

Worked collaboratively with residents, community organizations, and municipal departments on local issues.Policy and Legislative Accomplishments

Contributed to initiatives related to housing stability, including the Office of Housing Stability and the Somerville Community Land Trust.

Worked on legislation and policies addressing worker protections, environmental and climate issues, transportation, public safety, and immigrant rights.

Participated in developing and advancing local ordinances and policy initiatives.Personal and Professional Background

Immigrated to the United States from Cameroon and has spoken publicly about personal experiences with housing instability.

Parent of two children attending local public schools.

Holds a Master in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School and has professional experience in environmental policy and public administration.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Housing affordability and housing stability, expanding access to affordable housing, preventing displacement, and supporting policies that help residents remain in their communities.

Economic opportunity and workers' rights, promoting fair wages, protecting workers, supporting small businesses, and expanding pathways to economic mobility.

Climate and environmental sustainability, advancing clean energy, climate resilience, environmental justice, and sustainable infrastructure.

Transportation and infrastructure, improving public transit, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and investments that connect communities.

Public education, Immigrant and community inclusion, transparent and accountable government, supporting effective, responsive, and o

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Senator Jamie Eldridge

Ward 7 City Coucilor Emily Hardt

Ward 4 City Councilor Jesse Clingan

Somerville Municipal Employees Organization

Massachusetts AFL-CIO

Somerville Mayor Jake Wilson

Jarred Johnson, Transitmatters

Jim Silva, Medford Community Leaders

Milva McDonald

Bob Massie, former MA gubernatorial candiate

Maggie Joseph

Paige Buldini, Medford Chamber of Commerce

LISA BRUKILACCHIO, Somerville Community Growing Center

Gene Brune, Mayor Emeritus of Somerville

Anne Tate, Professor

Julia Dickinson

John Shayeb

UFCW LOCAL 1445

SEIU Local 509

Harvard College Democrats

haris grumen

New American Leaders Action Fund?

SEIU 32BJ

IUPAT

Mass Nurses Association

MOSES

SEIU 1199

Sate Rep Mike Connoly

MBTA Union

Somerville for Palestine

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