To find data on gender & representation in local government, the best sources tend to be the government websites themselves. Find information on city council, government departments, boards, and committees on your city's website:

• Boston
• Cambridge
• Somerville
• Medford

Similarly, for data on similar representation at the state level, visit state-level websites:

• Commonwealth of Massachusetts

• Massachusetts Women's Caucus
  • established in 1975 with a mission to enhance the economic status and equality of women and to encourage and support women in all levels of government
• Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus
  • supports women candidates for office
• Cambridge Women's Center
  • Founded in 1971, following a women’s movement building takeover, the Cambridge Women’s Center has been developing innovative programs and services for women of all backgrounds for 51 years
• Women's Foundation of Boston
  • economically empowers Greater Boston women and girls through the creation and funding of high impact leadership and economic programs in partnership with nonprofits serving solely women and girls
• International Women's Club of Boston
  • organizes activities and offers supportive spaces to meet new people, foster friendships, and share experiences
• Boston Women's Fund
  • uplifts, advocates for, and invests in women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals who are leading grassroots organizations and systems' change
• Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
  • empowers survivors of sexual violence to heal and provide education and advocacy for social change to prevent sexual violence
• Mothers Out Front
  • Advocates for climate change action
• Femmechanics Boston
  • Empowers femme/trans/women bike mechanics in order to better share knowledge and and strategies
• More relevant local organizations
  • as recommended by Northeastern's Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program