ABOUT DAVID
David Maher is a lifelong resident of Cambridge who lives on Appleton Street, just around the corner from the Blakeslee Street house where his parents’ raised their four children and where David’s eighty-four year old mother, Lillian (Cullen), has lived for more than fifty-eight years.
From a very early age, David’s late father, William (Billy), taught his children the importance of compassion and public service. David’s dad was a decorated WWII Veteran who came back from the war to begin a distinguished career in law enforcement. From first walking the beat as a Boston Police officer to his dedicated detective work in Cambridge, David’s father was an instrumental force in shaping David’s own deep commitment to public service.
David graduated from Suffolk University, School of Management and began his career in local government in 1991 when he was elected to the Cambridge School Committee. After serving four terms on the School Committee, David was elected to the Cambridge City Council in 1999. Earning a reputation as a consensus builder, he was elected Vice Mayor by his colleagues on the Council during his first term.
David has chaired several of the council’s most important committees: serving as Chair of the Finance Committee, Chairman of the Government Operations and Rules Committee, Co-Chair of the Ordinance Committee for six years and founder and first Chairman of the University Relations Committee.
In addition to municipal government experience, David has seventeen years of experience in the local nonprofit community. David currently serves as Director of Development for Cambridge Family and Children's Service, a multi-service, non-profit agency serving the critical needs of children and families in our community. He is also a proud sponsor of little league baseball in both West and North Cambridge. David's work on behalf of children and families gives him a unique perspective on the important issues facing our community.
David has a long commitment to public health issues in our community. He has served as the President of the Cambridge Chapter of the American Cancer Society, as well as Citywide Chair of the Coalition for a Healthy Future, the initiative that helped educate young people about the harmful effects of tobacco products. As the Co-Chair of the Ordinance Committee, David was instrumental in helping to make Cambridge a smoke-free community.