Virtually Somerville: Will Mbah

Virtually Somerville with Will Mbah  
An introduction to and then Q&A with the candidate for Councilor-at-large -- Will Mbah

A native of Cameroon, Will Mbah’s parents passed away when he was a young boy.   While still young, Will took an interest in the environment.  He pursued a degree in environmental studies at the University of Buea in Cameroon.  He went to study at the prestigious Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.

After Will completed his studies in Sweden he won the lottery, receiving a visa to work in the United States. He worked as a night custodian at MIT.   In 2017 Will won a seat on the City Council.  In 2021 he ran for mayor.  

Will works for the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection as an Environmental Analyst and lives in West Somerville with his wife Christelle, and his two children, Joel and Grace.

"VIRTUALLY SOMERVILLE" SERIES: This fall, the Chamber’s series seeks to bring you one hour with each one of Somerville’s candidates for City Councilor-at-large.  Each guest’s introductory remarks are followed by audience questions and answers.