Jess Sheehan
@jfsheehan.bsky.social
Roslindale to Cambridge. I'll probably talk most about local politics and housing policy. Also into space stuff. Very bad Learned League player.
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This election showed that residents want action and collaboration, not division or delay, and they expect us to govern with compassion and never lose sight of our neighbors who are struggling.
November 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM
This election showed that residents want action and collaboration, not division or delay, and they expect us to govern with compassion and never lose sight of our neighbors who are struggling.
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The voters sent a clear message. They want a City Council that will move forward, not backward, and that will act boldly on housing, safe streets, and building a city that welcomes everyone.
November 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The voters sent a clear message. They want a City Council that will move forward, not backward, and that will act boldly on housing, safe streets, and building a city that welcomes everyone.
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Voting is at the heart of Democracy and I want to thank everyone who voted on Tuesday. I also want to congratulate everyone who ran for City Council and School Committee. Putting yourself out there takes courage, and every candidate deserves respect for stepping up to serve their community.
November 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Voting is at the heart of Democracy and I want to thank everyone who voted on Tuesday. I also want to congratulate everyone who ran for City Council and School Committee. Putting yourself out there takes courage, and every candidate deserves respect for stepping up to serve their community.
I'm a semi regular public commenter and I agree with this wholeheartedly. Cambridge comment is less skewed than many other cities (at least in regard to homeowner status), and less skewed than it used to be because renters here have organized - and it's still pretty bad!
Does Community Input Speak for Cambridge? According to the Data, No | Opinion | The Harvard Crimson
That’s not to say Cambridge shouldn’t listen to its residents. But when public comment becomes a ritual stage for a tiny, unrepresentative minority, it’s worth asking whom that process really serves.
www.thecrimson.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I'm a semi regular public commenter and I agree with this wholeheartedly. Cambridge comment is less skewed than many other cities (at least in regard to homeowner status), and less skewed than it used to be because renters here have organized - and it's still pretty bad!
Chris and JHawk did excellent civic work last night and gave who knows how many Cambridge candidates, campaign staff, and volunteers a couple extra hours of desperately needed sleep.
If anyone is interested in the actual process behind how @johnhawkinson.bsky.social and other volunteers produce the "early results" for Cambridge City Council election #1s, I did a writeup of the process by which dozens of folks helped people get results last night.
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From the CambridgeMA community on Reddit: how we got "early results" last night
Explore this post and more from the CambridgeMA community
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November 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Chris and JHawk did excellent civic work last night and gave who knows how many Cambridge candidates, campaign staff, and volunteers a couple extra hours of desperately needed sleep.
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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 6:24 PM
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
💪
Feeling really great about Cambridge right now!!! ❤️❤️😁😁🏘️
November 5, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Feeling really great about Cambridge right now!!! ❤️❤️😁😁🏘️
New friends, the evening Peabody sign crew!
November 5, 2025 at 1:16 AM
New friends, the evening Peabody sign crew!
Less than an hour to go!
November 5, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Less than an hour to go!
The answers to the question about the multi-family zoning ordinance show why it was needed.
Of those who say they don't support it, some say they dislike that it doesn't mandate deep affordability, and others say they dislike that it doesn't mandate middle income affordability.
Of those who say they don't support it, some say they dislike that it doesn't mandate deep affordability, and others say they dislike that it doesn't mandate middle income affordability.
Explore candidate positions on key issues facing Cambridge. Browse candidate profiles, then compare their responses to specific questions.
The Crimson News Staff reports.
The Crimson News Staff reports.
Cambridge City Council Election Guide | The Harvard Crimson
A comprehensive guide to the Cambridge City Council candidates, their positions, and responses to key questions.
interactives.thecrimson.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The answers to the question about the multi-family zoning ordinance show why it was needed.
Of those who say they don't support it, some say they dislike that it doesn't mandate deep affordability, and others say they dislike that it doesn't mandate middle income affordability.
Of those who say they don't support it, some say they dislike that it doesn't mandate deep affordability, and others say they dislike that it doesn't mandate middle income affordability.
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🗳️ It’s Election Day, Massachusetts!
Voters are heading to the polls to choose local leaders who’ll shape the future of our communities.
🏠 Housing is on the ballot — and we’ve endorsed pro-housing candidates ready to move MA forward. www.abundanthousingma.org/endorsements/
Voters are heading to the polls to choose local leaders who’ll shape the future of our communities.
🏠 Housing is on the ballot — and we’ve endorsed pro-housing candidates ready to move MA forward. www.abundanthousingma.org/endorsements/
November 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
🗳️ It’s Election Day, Massachusetts!
Voters are heading to the polls to choose local leaders who’ll shape the future of our communities.
🏠 Housing is on the ballot — and we’ve endorsed pro-housing candidates ready to move MA forward. www.abundanthousingma.org/endorsements/
Voters are heading to the polls to choose local leaders who’ll shape the future of our communities.
🏠 Housing is on the ballot — and we’ve endorsed pro-housing candidates ready to move MA forward. www.abundanthousingma.org/endorsements/
In tomorrow's election, I'm voting Marc McGovern #1 for Cambridge City Council.
Below, please enjoy selected screenshots of r/CambridgeMa users explaining why they're also voting for Marc #1. A few I know irl, but most are unknown to me.
Below, please enjoy selected screenshots of r/CambridgeMa users explaining why they're also voting for Marc #1. A few I know irl, but most are unknown to me.
November 4, 2025 at 3:19 AM
In tomorrow's election, I'm voting Marc McGovern #1 for Cambridge City Council.
Below, please enjoy selected screenshots of r/CambridgeMa users explaining why they're also voting for Marc #1. A few I know irl, but most are unknown to me.
Below, please enjoy selected screenshots of r/CambridgeMa users explaining why they're also voting for Marc #1. A few I know irl, but most are unknown to me.
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Vote because let’s not go backwards on bikes or anything else!
🎵Let’s ride the bike bus🎶
Here’s a look at almost the full pack of our Peabody #BikeBus ride with members of School of HONK, plus VIP guests @marcgov.bsky.social, @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social, @danabullister.bsky.social, @votejivan.bsky.social, @votealzubi.com, and @cambbikesafety.bsky.social.
Here’s a look at almost the full pack of our Peabody #BikeBus ride with members of School of HONK, plus VIP guests @marcgov.bsky.social, @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social, @danabullister.bsky.social, @votejivan.bsky.social, @votealzubi.com, and @cambbikesafety.bsky.social.
November 4, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Vote because let’s not go backwards on bikes or anything else!
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Build more housing, so crappy landlords can't get away with shenanigans.
Anyway if you have the option to vote for local candidates who will actually work on the rent issue, please do that, even if you’re not currently renting. And then hold them to their campaign promises.
I’ve worked so hard for so many years to have no savings and a moldy rental. Shit sucks.
I’ve worked so hard for so many years to have no savings and a moldy rental. Shit sucks.
November 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Build more housing, so crappy landlords can't get away with shenanigans.
The full piece.
"Those of us most impacted by the various affordability crises are not exercising our political power: the median registered voter is 35, the median municipal election voter is 60."
"Those of us most impacted by the various affordability crises are not exercising our political power: the median registered voter is 35, the median municipal election voter is 60."
Only 1/3 of registered voters turnout for Cambridge municipal elections - your vote could determine an election
Those of us most impacted by the various affordability crises are not exercising our political power: the median registered voter is 35, the median municipal election voter is 60
cambridgecharter.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The full piece.
"Those of us most impacted by the various affordability crises are not exercising our political power: the median registered voter is 35, the median municipal election voter is 60."
"Those of us most impacted by the various affordability crises are not exercising our political power: the median registered voter is 35, the median municipal election voter is 60."
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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.
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We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.
November 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.
Ran into my state rep Big Mike Connolly while early voting this morning!
October 31, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Ran into my state rep Big Mike Connolly while early voting this morning!
I can't stress this enough: in ranked choice systems like Cambridge has, your best bet at getting the council & school committee you want is to rank candidates in order of your genuine preference.
That means you should give your #1 vote to the person you most want to win.
That means you should give your #1 vote to the person you most want to win.
October 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I can't stress this enough: in ranked choice systems like Cambridge has, your best bet at getting the council & school committee you want is to rank candidates in order of your genuine preference.
That means you should give your #1 vote to the person you most want to win.
That means you should give your #1 vote to the person you most want to win.
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@ayannapressley.bsky.social is a nationwide progressive leader who's saying YES in her backyard to proven pro-housing champions! Congratulations Mayor Simmons, VM McGovern, @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social, Ayesha Wilson, @votejivan.bsky.social, @burhanazeem.bsky.social: all 6 ABC-endorsed incumbents
October 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
@ayannapressley.bsky.social is a nationwide progressive leader who's saying YES in her backyard to proven pro-housing champions! Congratulations Mayor Simmons, VM McGovern, @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social, Ayesha Wilson, @votejivan.bsky.social, @burhanazeem.bsky.social: all 6 ABC-endorsed incumbents
This council election may be close. I'm talking to people on doors who seem to think the recent upzoning allows heights 3x what it actually does, thanks to NIMBY propaganda.
If you care about affordable housing, please vote! If you can knock doors or make calls too, even better.
If you care about affordable housing, please vote! If you can knock doors or make calls too, even better.
October 28, 2025 at 12:15 AM
This council election may be close. I'm talking to people on doors who seem to think the recent upzoning allows heights 3x what it actually does, thanks to NIMBY propaganda.
If you care about affordable housing, please vote! If you can knock doors or make calls too, even better.
If you care about affordable housing, please vote! If you can knock doors or make calls too, even better.
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The chairs in the city council chamber look like very nervous muppets
October 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The chairs in the city council chamber look like very nervous muppets
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💡 Cambridge is shaping the future of housing policy locally and nationally.
From the Affordable Housing Overlay to new citywide multifamily zoning, the City is taking bold action to make housing more accessible for everyone.
Read more here: https://camb.ma/47eP7lt
From the Affordable Housing Overlay to new citywide multifamily zoning, the City is taking bold action to make housing more accessible for everyone.
Read more here: https://camb.ma/47eP7lt
Cambridge’s Commitment to Affordable Housing Resulting in Momentum and Milestones
camb.ma
October 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
💡 Cambridge is shaping the future of housing policy locally and nationally.
From the Affordable Housing Overlay to new citywide multifamily zoning, the City is taking bold action to make housing more accessible for everyone.
Read more here: https://camb.ma/47eP7lt
From the Affordable Housing Overlay to new citywide multifamily zoning, the City is taking bold action to make housing more accessible for everyone.
Read more here: https://camb.ma/47eP7lt
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"When you only let people who may never be in the market for housing again give input, you don’t get an accurate reflection of current housing needs. When you demand tenure for influence, you get stagnation as others feel shut out."
There is always someone who was here before you. Recently on a Nextdoor thread about development, someone even complained about people moving here after World War II, eighty years ago.
Who gets to say who gets to have a say?
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October 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
"When you only let people who may never be in the market for housing again give input, you don’t get an accurate reflection of current housing needs. When you demand tenure for influence, you get stagnation as others feel shut out."