Henrietta Davis (politician)
Henrietta Davis | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts | |
| In office 2012–2013 | |
| Preceded by | David P. Maher |
| Succeeded by | David P. Maher |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | University of Rochester, Boston College, Harvard University |
Henrietta Davis is an American politician who served as the mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts in 2012 and 2013.[1] She was a member of the Cambridge City Council from 1996 to 2013, and a member of the Cambridge School Committee from 1988 to 1995.[2]
Davis has focused on energy and the environment, non-auto transportation, neighborhood preservation, bridging the digital divide, children’s health and quality living for seniors.[3] She has served as a delegate to the United Nations Climate Change Conference.[4] She has received significant news coverage for proposing a limit on the size of soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages served at Cambridge restaurants, similar to the New York City soft drink size limit.[5]
Before entering politics, Davis worked as a preschool administrator and as a journalist for Time, Life, Money and NPR. She has master's degrees in social work and public administration.[2]
References
- ^ Levy, Marc (Feb 22, 2012). "Council's 10th ballot elects Henrietta Davis as mayor". Cambridge Day. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- ^ a b Flynn, Kerry (Nov 1, 2011). "Candidate Profile: Henrietta Davis". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- ^ "Mayor Henrietta Davis, ICLEI USA Board Member". ICLEI. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- ^ "Meet our DMO of the month, Henrietta Davis". Democratic Municipal Officials. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- ^ The Associated Press (June 19, 2012). "Mayor of Cambridge, Mass. proposes big soda ban; Mayor Henrietta Davis said she was inspired by Bloomberg measure". Daily News. Retrieved 10 April 2013.