Zion Sherin
He/Him
- Currently
- Unemployed
- Election history
- 1st-time candidate
He/Him
Zion Sherin is new to Cambridge, municipal politics, and voting, having registered in Cambridge for the first time this year. Zion is a registered Independent, and has also been endorsed by the Yankee National Party, a center-left New England secessionist party that avows a social democrat ideology.
Zion is a regular poster on Nextdoor and attendee at Neighborhood Conservation District meetings.
Broadly speaking, Zion is a "no" on housing.
He opposes market rate housing production under the new zoning and characterizes it as "unnecessary over-development." He is not opposed to single- and two-family home construction in Cambridge, citing it as "the most accessible way for middle class families to invest".
He is opposed to building taller in the squares and corridors, but has indicated support for the Affordable Housing Overlay. He supports a "fine grid" zoning change. He simultaneously advocates for reducing City Council's reliance on public comment, while also advocating for the power of hyperlocal bodies like Neighborhood Conservation Districts.
Green roofs are great, but they don't work for bunnies or for bees, because they're six stories up.
60 Ellery started as a 29-unit proposal, now 30 units. It would destroy a functional brick home that currently has 4 units with 4 parking spots. The home is in good condition with sizable units, as the building at one point had 9 units and was reduced over time. The new building proposal has no parking, would be 6 stories tall, and has a rooftop party area. As if this is not bad enough, it also builds over an easement. This building doesn’t belong on Ellery Street. The materials and size do not match the neighborhood.
Is it realistic that there will be no traffic deaths, in my lifetime? I don't think so. In terms of a year? I think that's a possible goal. It definitely should be our goal.
Organization | Cambridge? | Union? | View |
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Cambridge Citizens Coalition |
Pedestrian and cycling safety, policy, infrastructure, governance
Pedestrian and cycling safety, policy, infrastructure, governance
Housing policy, development, governance
Housing policy, development, governance
Housing, zoning, governance, infrastructure
Housing, zoning, governance, infrastructure
Sheron is 24 but said what’s key is “you need to know what you don’t know, and you need to know who knows it. I know I can get mentors who have been longtime residents.” He also noted that being from elsewhere can mean bringing useful ideas – he lived in Ithaca, New York, which has developed an effective method for dealing with some of the bike-related parking issues Cambridge is still trying to get a handle on.
Sept. 23, 2025 — Michael FitzgeraldSheron is 24 but said what’s key is “you need to know what you don’t know, and you need to know who knows it. I know I can get mentors who have been longtime residents.” He also noted that being from elsewhere can mean bringing useful ideas – he lived in Ithaca, New York, which has developed an effective method for dealing with some of the bike-related parking issues Cambridge is still trying to get a handle on.
Yes, basic economics supply and demand say more housing should lower prices. In reality, housing markets don’t follow the simple rules of Econ 101. I studied Applied Economics and Management, and the data shows that adding more supply doesn’t always bring down costs, especially in high demand cities like Cambridge.
July 31, 2025 — Zion SherinYes, basic economics supply and demand say more housing should lower prices. In reality, housing markets don’t follow the simple rules of Econ 101. I studied Applied Economics and Management, and the data shows that adding more supply doesn’t always bring down costs, especially in high demand cities like Cambridge.
Some believe the answer is simple: just build more housing. But others, myself included, argue that it’s not only about how much we build, but where we build it, what kind of housing it is, and who it’s for. These are the three Ws: Where, What, and Who. They are essential to making housing truly affordable and accessible.
July 31, 2025 — Zion SherinSome believe the answer is simple: just build more housing. But others, myself included, argue that it’s not only about how much we build, but where we build it, what kind of housing it is, and who it’s for. These are the three Ws: Where, What, and Who. They are essential to making housing truly affordable and accessible.
When it comes to city street design, Sherin is mulling parking minimums for new developers or restricting new buildings from getting on-street parking permits. With the restriction in place, there will be more pressure for developers to live up to their word when planning for transit and bike parking, Sherin said.
June 26, 2025 — Alvin BuyinzaWhen it comes to city street design, Sherin is mulling parking minimums for new developers or restricting new buildings from getting on-street parking permits. With the restriction in place, there will be more pressure for developers to live up to their word when planning for transit and bike parking, Sherin said.