Abundant Housing Massachusetts✓ Endorses“Councilor Mbah was an integral part of creating the Somerville Office of Housing Stability.”
2026 Midterm Partner Endorsements
Will Mbah
Massachusetts House, 34th Middlesex · Massachusetts
Backed byAbundant Housing Massachusetts
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Abundant Housing Massachusetts✓ EndorsesAbout Will Mbah
A native of Cameroon, Will Mbah’s parents passed away when he was a young boy. He was raised by his extended family and foster parents. Will took an early interest in environmental issues after he saw the impact fossil fuel extraction had on the Niger River Delta and in his own community. He pursued a degree in environmental studies at the University of Buea in Cameroon. After graduating, Will volunteered in Buea, Limbe, and Yaounde, working to improve resident health and advocating for biodiversity protection. In 2008, Will was awarded a scholarship 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. Will first settled with family in Taunton, but found himself drawn to Somerville’s vibrant community and friendly people. Despite having no car and knowing nobody in the city, Will moved to Somerville. Although Will held an advanced degree in environmental science, he struggled to find work at first, working as a night custodian at MIT and spending his days interning for the State’s Department of Environmental Protection.
From willmbah.com
Will Mbah on Housing and Abundance
“Helped to create Somerville’s Affordable Housing Overlay District, which simplifies and incentivizes affordable housing through the city’s zoning code.”
“Served as the Council representative to the Affordable Housing Trust, working with colleagues to identify revenue sources for subsidized housing and affordable units.”
“develop guidance and offer technical assistance for streamlining local housing development permitting processes.”