Photo: Auburndale Cove Park where I grew up playing Little League, canoeing, and learning to love our open spaces.

Let’s make a Newton we can all afford!

Hi, I’m Cyrus!

I’m a lifelong Auburndale resident with a love for Newton and for designing solutions.

I’m running for Newton City Council to make our city more affordable, connected, and welcoming for everyone. From protecting the homes and small businesses that anchor our neighborhoods to investing in public transportation, schools, and sustainability, I’m focused on smart, community-centered solutions. I believe Newton can grow without losing what makes it special—and I’ll work every day to ensure our city works for families, seniors, and small businesses alike. I’d be honored to earn your vote.

I am an architectural and urban designer and would bring this key set of skills to the City Council’s work. I’ve built my career understanding how our communities, local history, natural resources, and infrastructure come together to create a truly special place. My background in community engagement has taught me to have a “listen first, then design solutions together” approach, and I hope you’ll join me in this effort!

Making Newton More Affordable, Especially for Young Families & Seniors

Cyrus will fight to limit the teardown of homes that families rely on, preserving starter homes and supporting the development of new “missing-middle” housing that young families can afford and longtime residents can downsize into without leaving the community. 

Preserving Small Businesses, Tree Canopy, & Historic Architecture

Cyrus will champion a new Small Business Preservation Plan to ensure the businesses we all love can afford to stay in our communities through a collaborative program that encourages developers to create affordable retail spaces, creating a city-run small business incubator, and the development of an available property database to help businesses move straight into new spaces.

Investing in Our Schools, Environment, & Infrastructure

Cyrus will rebalance the city’s long-term revenue by encouraging thoughtful commercial development to reduce overreliance on homeowners to fund schools, parks, and transportation. He’ll also support a free composting pilot and gender-inclusive bathrooms in municipal buildings.

Improving Accessibility, Equity, & Sustainability Across Our Community

Cyrus will work in partnership with MassDOT and the MBTA to make common-sense accessibility and affordability investments in our transportation services to better connect Newton to the regional economy, reduce traffic, and attract business.

I’m grateful to have the endorsements of friends, neighbors, organizations, and elected officials!

-Honorable State Representative Kay Khan

“I am pleased to strongly support Cyrus Dahmubed running At-Large for Newton City Council from Ward 4. Cyrus is engaging, enthusiastic, and Harvard-educated with an advanced degree in architecture. Cyrus grew up in Auburndale, has a strong interest in community building, and will listen and connect with the people of our community.

Please join me in supporting and voting for this inspiring and talented young man.”

-Councilor Andrea Kelley Ward 3

“Cyrus will bring a much needed infusion of positive energy and the fresh perspective of a younger generation to the City Council. He listens well and always looks for common ground.
Newton will benefit from his experience with zoning, urban planning, and architecture.”

Community Members

Susan Albright, Ward 2 At-Large City Councilor, Former City Council President
Albie Alvarez-Cote
Peter J. Barrer
Cory Berg
Melissa Birke Chu
Anoushirvan Boostani
David Boronkay
Janice Bourque
Alicia Bowman, Former Ward 6 At-Large City Councilor
Angela Brooks
Marion Burke
Carolyn Butterworth
Joana Canedo
Julio Carrera
Jeannie Chaisson & Bob Persons
Paula Chesbrough
Laurie Cleveland
Jim Cote, Former Ward 3 At-Large City Councilor
Deb Crossley, Former Ward 5 At-Large City Councilor
Darius Dahmubed
Vicki Danberg, Ward 6 At-Large City Councilor
Susan Davidoff
Rosemary Dodd
Judy Dore
Andreae Downs, Ward 5 At-Large City Councilor
John Dundon
Martha Durkee-Neuman
Chuck Eisenberg
James Feigenbaum
Russ Feldman
Edith Fenton
Tom Gagen
Dan Gaynor
Rob Gifford
Tierney Gode-von Aesch
Frances & John Godine
Ruth Goldman, Former School Committee Chair, Ward 6
Maria Scibelli Greenberg, Ward 1 City Councilor
Becky Grossman, Ward 7 At-Large City Councilor
Linda Hamel
David Hedison
Austen Herlihy
Bennett Herlihy
David Herlihy
Willis Herlihy
Susie Heyman, Former School Committee Member, Ward 5
Michael Howell
Julia Huston
Anne Kane
Andrea Kelley, Ward 3 At-Large City Councilor
Marsha Kessler
Honorable Former State Representative Kay Khan
Delores Kimmel
David Knuttunen
Daniel Krasa
Ken Krems
Alison Leary, Ward 1 At-Large City Councilor
Lois Levin
Paula Lichter
Janet Linder & Joel Shames
Brooke Lipsitt, Former City Council (Alderman) President
Nancy Lopin
Susan Maguire
Joan McGrath
Vince McKay
Tatjana Meschede
Lisa Monahan
Darcy Morales
Judy Norsigian
Laurie Nsiah-Jefferson
Nathan Persampieri
Kathy Pillsbury & Cindy Marshall
Emily Prenner, School Committee Vice Chair, Ward 5
Jessica Robertson
Sean Roche
Enrique Rosero
Lazaro Ruiz Castro
Dan Ruben
Holly Ryan, Former Ward 8 City Councilor
Allison Sharma
John Shields
Cindy Shulak-Rome
Karen & Jon Slote
Paul Snyder, Former Ward 3 At-Large City Councilor
Claire Sokoloff, Former School Committee Member, Ward 6
Andrea Steenstrup
Carolyn Stone
Doris Ann Sweet
Elizabeth L. Sweet
Martha Sweet
Daniel Towvim
Laura Towvim
Tessa Vasiliadis
Jean Weinberg
Lynn Weissberg
Catherine Willinger
Nancy Zollers

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Get Involved!

I can’t do this without you, and I wouldn’t want to!

Join us for an event so we can get to know each other!

Upcoming Events - click the link to RSVP

9/29/25 - Fundraiser & Intro in Auburndale - a special event for the architecture & design community, co-hosted by State Senator Julian Cyr

10/5/25 - Together for Cyrus - a community event celebrating unity and heritage

10/6/25 - Meet & Greet with Four Candidates - an event with candidates Brittany Hume Charm, Cyrus Dahmubed, Councilor Josh Krintzman, and Sean Roche

10/8/25 - Meet & Greet with Cyrus in Auburndale - an event focused on welcoming and community building

10/15/25 - Meet Three Great Candidates for Councilor At-Large in West Newton - an event with candidates Cyrus Dahmubed, Councilor Josh Krintzman, and Sean Roche

10/21/25 - Meet Two Great City Council Candidates in West Newton - an event with candidates Cyrus Dahmubed and Brittany Hume Charm

More to come - check back soon!

Past Events

9/17/25 - Auburndale Meet & Greet with Cyrus

9/25/25 - Meet & Greet with Cyrus & Councilor Josh Krintzman, hosted by Former City Council Presidents Brooke Lipsitt and Councilor Susan Albright