Cllr. Burhan Azeem
@burhanazeem.bsky.social
Cambridge City Councillor and Founder of Abundant Housing MA
So little bit a surprise but we also sent out a little mailer to almost every voter in the district today, both announcing the campaign and getting input!
The first responses are coming in! Fill it out at voteburhan.com/survey
The first responses are coming in! Fill it out at voteburhan.com/survey
February 18, 2026 at 7:17 PM
So little bit a surprise but we also sent out a little mailer to almost every voter in the district today, both announcing the campaign and getting input!
The first responses are coming in! Fill it out at voteburhan.com/survey
The first responses are coming in! Fill it out at voteburhan.com/survey
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Burhan is one of the brightest policy minds I know, leading a major upzoning for Cambridge. Whenever we chat, he has so many good ideas on how to make Massachusetts more affordable.
he’s the exact kind of progressive urbanist we need in government and I strongly recommend supporting his campaign!
he’s the exact kind of progressive urbanist we need in government and I strongly recommend supporting his campaign!
I want to believe (and want you to believe) a better Massachusetts is possible so we're running for State Senate!
Join us next Wednesday February 25th 6pm at the Armory as we kick this election off!
February 18, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Burhan is one of the brightest policy minds I know, leading a major upzoning for Cambridge. Whenever we chat, he has so many good ideas on how to make Massachusetts more affordable.
he’s the exact kind of progressive urbanist we need in government and I strongly recommend supporting his campaign!
he’s the exact kind of progressive urbanist we need in government and I strongly recommend supporting his campaign!
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Yes!!! So excited for Burhan, an incredible @runforsomething.net alum who's been a transformative leader in Cambridge.
I want to believe (and want you to believe) a better Massachusetts is possible so we're running for State Senate!
Join us next Wednesday February 25th 6pm at the Armory as we kick this election off!
February 18, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Yes!!! So excited for Burhan, an incredible @runforsomething.net alum who's been a transformative leader in Cambridge.
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Burhan is the rare politician who treats the biggest problems our Commonwealth faces with urgency and integrity. I wish I could vote for him. If you can, you should!
I want to believe (and want you to believe) a better Massachusetts is possible so we're running for State Senate!
Join us next Wednesday February 25th 6pm at the Armory as we kick this election off!
February 18, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Burhan is the rare politician who treats the biggest problems our Commonwealth faces with urgency and integrity. I wish I could vote for him. If you can, you should!
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Burhan is a friend, leader, and great guy. He’ll be a tremendous senator and is exactly the kind of person we need on Beacon Hill.
I want to believe (and want you to believe) a better Massachusetts is possible so we're running for State Senate!
Join us next Wednesday February 25th 6pm at the Armory as we kick this election off!
February 18, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Burhan is a friend, leader, and great guy. He’ll be a tremendous senator and is exactly the kind of person we need on Beacon Hill.
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YES. Housing and transportation champion Burhan Azeem is running for MA State Senate!
I want to believe (and want you to believe) a better Massachusetts is possible so we're running for State Senate!
Join us next Wednesday February 25th 6pm at the Armory as we kick this election off!
February 18, 2026 at 12:37 PM
YES. Housing and transportation champion Burhan Azeem is running for MA State Senate!
I want to believe (and want you to believe) a better Massachusetts is possible so we're running for State Senate!
Join us next Wednesday February 25th 6pm at the Armory as we kick this election off!
February 18, 2026 at 11:08 AM
I want to believe (and want you to believe) a better Massachusetts is possible so we're running for State Senate!
Join us next Wednesday February 25th 6pm at the Armory as we kick this election off!
How the hell is this man our president? Could not have chosen a more disgusting individual.
January 30, 2026 at 11:36 PM
How the hell is this man our president? Could not have chosen a more disgusting individual.
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Evening isn’t much better sadly.
We need to treat the T like critical infrastructure (and not a jobs/antipoverty program)
We need to treat the T like critical infrastructure (and not a jobs/antipoverty program)
January 28, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Evening isn’t much better sadly.
We need to treat the T like critical infrastructure (and not a jobs/antipoverty program)
We need to treat the T like critical infrastructure (and not a jobs/antipoverty program)
There’s so much demand for a T that’s so fundamentally disappointing.
January 28, 2026 at 2:20 PM
There’s so much demand for a T that’s so fundamentally disappointing.
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Apparently my python script still works?
(Really should be verified!)
If anyone were to resign from Council, these are the replacements:
Al-Zubi -> Rivkin
Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Sobrinho-Wheeler -> Bullister
Flaherty, Zusy -> Hanratty
Siddiqui, Simmons -> Wilson
(Really should be verified!)
If anyone were to resign from Council, these are the replacements:
Al-Zubi -> Rivkin
Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Sobrinho-Wheeler -> Bullister
Flaherty, Zusy -> Hanratty
Siddiqui, Simmons -> Wilson
November 15, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Apparently my python script still works?
(Really should be verified!)
If anyone were to resign from Council, these are the replacements:
Al-Zubi -> Rivkin
Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Sobrinho-Wheeler -> Bullister
Flaherty, Zusy -> Hanratty
Siddiqui, Simmons -> Wilson
(Really should be verified!)
If anyone were to resign from Council, these are the replacements:
Al-Zubi -> Rivkin
Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Sobrinho-Wheeler -> Bullister
Flaherty, Zusy -> Hanratty
Siddiqui, Simmons -> Wilson
Fundamentally agree with Amanda here.
Ed Markey has had a fantastic legacy, but that doesn't mean you should be like RBG, Biden, Ted Kennedy, or Diane Fienstein and potentially cost MA a vote in the senate at critical time.
Sometimes you should leave the stage when the crowd is still clapping.
Ed Markey has had a fantastic legacy, but that doesn't mean you should be like RBG, Biden, Ted Kennedy, or Diane Fienstein and potentially cost MA a vote in the senate at critical time.
Sometimes you should leave the stage when the crowd is still clapping.
@amandalitman.bsky.social's hot take: every Democrat over the age of 70 should make this their last term. Full interview with the cofounder of @runforsomething.net out now!
youtube.com/shorts/BjCqH...
youtube.com/shorts/BjCqH...
No more geriatric politicians
YouTube video by Everybody Gets Pie
youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Fundamentally agree with Amanda here.
Ed Markey has had a fantastic legacy, but that doesn't mean you should be like RBG, Biden, Ted Kennedy, or Diane Fienstein and potentially cost MA a vote in the senate at critical time.
Sometimes you should leave the stage when the crowd is still clapping.
Ed Markey has had a fantastic legacy, but that doesn't mean you should be like RBG, Biden, Ted Kennedy, or Diane Fienstein and potentially cost MA a vote in the senate at critical time.
Sometimes you should leave the stage when the crowd is still clapping.
I’ve been hearing rumors that ICE will be moving into Volpe (220 Binney street).
Can anyone help get an answer one way or another on the record?@mhlevy.bsky.social @johnhawkinson.bsky.social
Can anyone help get an answer one way or another on the record?@mhlevy.bsky.social @johnhawkinson.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I’ve been hearing rumors that ICE will be moving into Volpe (220 Binney street).
Can anyone help get an answer one way or another on the record?@mhlevy.bsky.social @johnhawkinson.bsky.social
Can anyone help get an answer one way or another on the record?@mhlevy.bsky.social @johnhawkinson.bsky.social
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Lots of advice for Dems flying around, but here's a modest suggestion: how about more fulsomely embracing the one non-fascist people-powered movement that's actually succeeding?
An incomplete list of cities where housing abundance was a major campaign issue & pro-housing candidates held or expanded majorities:
- Bozeman, MT
- Cambridge, MA
- Durham, NC
- Kalispell, MT
- Littleton, CO
- Manchester, NH
- Missoula, MT
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Seattle, WA
- Wilmington, NC
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- Bozeman, MT
- Cambridge, MA
- Durham, NC
- Kalispell, MT
- Littleton, CO
- Manchester, NH
- Missoula, MT
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Seattle, WA
- Wilmington, NC
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We'll post a list sometime soon but in addition to all the D vs. R stories tonight, in basically every nonpartisan election in the country today, the more pro-housing candidate won.
November 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Lots of advice for Dems flying around, but here's a modest suggestion: how about more fulsomely embracing the one non-fascist people-powered movement that's actually succeeding?
What a great night for our city and for country. Thank you all for your love and support! Excited to serve another 2 years with you all
November 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
What a great night for our city and for country. Thank you all for your love and support! Excited to serve another 2 years with you all
Trying something new in Kendall! Stop by!
November 4, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Trying something new in Kendall! Stop by!
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Please please go vote today, if you haven't already. And then, whatever happens today, let it energize you tomorrow to keep pushing to make things better. ❤️👊
November 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Please please go vote today, if you haven't already. And then, whatever happens today, let it energize you tomorrow to keep pushing to make things better. ❤️👊
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extremely online posters: “abundance vs. populism is a battle for the future of the Democratic Party!”
Bernie Sanders: ya abundance is absolutely correct, we need to make it easier to do good things like build health clinics. that’s just common sense
Bernie Sanders: ya abundance is absolutely correct, we need to make it easier to do good things like build health clinics. that’s just common sense
November 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
extremely online posters: “abundance vs. populism is a battle for the future of the Democratic Party!”
Bernie Sanders: ya abundance is absolutely correct, we need to make it easier to do good things like build health clinics. that’s just common sense
Bernie Sanders: ya abundance is absolutely correct, we need to make it easier to do good things like build health clinics. that’s just common sense
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I am also ranking Burhan Azeem as my #1 choice. I agree with everything Josh says. And I've also personally been really impressed with Burhan's amazing combination of commitment to Cambridge, deep thoughtfulness about the issues it faces and pragmatism and inclusiveness in his approach to them.
I'll shortly write a longer post, but I just wanted to say that I'm ranking Burhan Azeem as my #1 City Council choice, largely because of his relentless and successful push to fix our city's housing policy (largely by eliminating zoning restrictions that drive up rents and sales prices).
For the first time in a generation, triple-deckers and affordable apartments are legal again in Cambridge.
Impossible? It wasn’t.
Inevitable? It’s wasn’t that either.
It was a choice.
Vote Burhan #1 on Nov 4th and keep choosing housing.
Impossible? It wasn’t.
Inevitable? It’s wasn’t that either.
It was a choice.
Vote Burhan #1 on Nov 4th and keep choosing housing.
November 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I am also ranking Burhan Azeem as my #1 choice. I agree with everything Josh says. And I've also personally been really impressed with Burhan's amazing combination of commitment to Cambridge, deep thoughtfulness about the issues it faces and pragmatism and inclusiveness in his approach to them.
Great convo about literally building a better world.
“I am a progressive in the literal sense of the word, which is like, you need progress. [...] We will see if there’s pushback in Cambridge or not. [...] are people more scared about change than they are about the problem of high housing costs?”
“I am a progressive in the literal sense of the word, which is like, you need progress. [...] We will see if there’s pushback in Cambridge or not. [...] are people more scared about change than they are about the problem of high housing costs?”
The intra-Democratic debate over “abundance” can feel lofty and abstract. So for today’s @bostonglobe.com Starting Point, I asked Cambridge city councilor @burhanazeem.bsky.social about how the zoning law he passed this year put abundance principles into action: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/03/n...
The ‘abundance’ movement wants to build more housing, mass transit, and more. Can it save Massachusetts — and the Democrats? - The Boston Globe
A Q&A with Burhan Azeem, a Cambridge City Councilor whose new housing law marries abundance with economic progressivism
www.bostonglobe.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Great convo about literally building a better world.
“I am a progressive in the literal sense of the word, which is like, you need progress. [...] We will see if there’s pushback in Cambridge or not. [...] are people more scared about change than they are about the problem of high housing costs?”
“I am a progressive in the literal sense of the word, which is like, you need progress. [...] We will see if there’s pushback in Cambridge or not. [...] are people more scared about change than they are about the problem of high housing costs?”
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I’m a Boston resident but I work and spend a lot of time in Cambridge. I’ve come to know @burhanazeem.bsky.social as a dynamic political leader who knows how to get things done. He represents the future of urban civic leadership - an outstanding choice for Cambridge #mapoli voters.
For those voting in Cambridge's City Council elections, here's how I'd rank candidates:
#1 - Burhan Azeem
#2 - Marc McGovern
#3 - Dana Bullister
#4 - Ned Melanson
#5 - Patti Nolan
#6 - Sumbul Siddiqui
#7 - Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler
Don't rank: Simmons, Bisio, Hanratty, Hsu, Sherin, Wilson, Zusy
#1 - Burhan Azeem
#2 - Marc McGovern
#3 - Dana Bullister
#4 - Ned Melanson
#5 - Patti Nolan
#6 - Sumbul Siddiqui
#7 - Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler
Don't rank: Simmons, Bisio, Hanratty, Hsu, Sherin, Wilson, Zusy
November 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I’m a Boston resident but I work and spend a lot of time in Cambridge. I’ve come to know @burhanazeem.bsky.social as a dynamic political leader who knows how to get things done. He represents the future of urban civic leadership - an outstanding choice for Cambridge #mapoli voters.
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A+ job on the examples of ballot marking, @cambridgemass.bsky.social.
November 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A+ job on the examples of ballot marking, @cambridgemass.bsky.social.
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For those voting in Cambridge's City Council elections, here's how I'd rank candidates:
#1 - Burhan Azeem
#2 - Marc McGovern
#3 - Dana Bullister
#4 - Ned Melanson
#5 - Patti Nolan
#6 - Sumbul Siddiqui
#7 - Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler
Don't rank: Simmons, Bisio, Hanratty, Hsu, Sherin, Wilson, Zusy
#1 - Burhan Azeem
#2 - Marc McGovern
#3 - Dana Bullister
#4 - Ned Melanson
#5 - Patti Nolan
#6 - Sumbul Siddiqui
#7 - Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler
Don't rank: Simmons, Bisio, Hanratty, Hsu, Sherin, Wilson, Zusy
November 2, 2025 at 12:33 AM
For those voting in Cambridge's City Council elections, here's how I'd rank candidates:
#1 - Burhan Azeem
#2 - Marc McGovern
#3 - Dana Bullister
#4 - Ned Melanson
#5 - Patti Nolan
#6 - Sumbul Siddiqui
#7 - Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler
Don't rank: Simmons, Bisio, Hanratty, Hsu, Sherin, Wilson, Zusy
#1 - Burhan Azeem
#2 - Marc McGovern
#3 - Dana Bullister
#4 - Ned Melanson
#5 - Patti Nolan
#6 - Sumbul Siddiqui
#7 - Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler
Don't rank: Simmons, Bisio, Hanratty, Hsu, Sherin, Wilson, Zusy
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Also, vote @burhanazeem.bsky.social and the rest of the ABC slate for a brighter future in Cambridge!
November 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Also, vote @burhanazeem.bsky.social and the rest of the ABC slate for a brighter future in Cambridge!
Remember the single most important think you can do is bring a friend to vote!
Chris Cullen put together this great graph.
Chris Cullen put together this great graph.
November 1, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Remember the single most important think you can do is bring a friend to vote!
Chris Cullen put together this great graph.
Chris Cullen put together this great graph.