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Zion Sherin

He/Him

Currently
Unemployed
Election history
1st-time candidate

More about Zion Sherin

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.

Incumbent
No
Education
  • BA, Cornell
  • AA, Hudson Valley Community College
Age
25 years
Born in 2000
Voting
Reg. April 3, 2025
History Updated soon, we hope!

Where Zion Lives

Address
Rents at 401 Washington St #3R

Zion on Housing

Proposal Supported?
MFZ
AHO #3
Upzoning Central Square

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.

Zion Sherin , ABC Candidate Forum

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.

Zion on Other Issues

Proposal Supported?
CSO
Broadway
Garden Street n/a
Intersections

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.

Endorsements for Zion

Organization Cambridge? Union? View
Cambridge Citizens Coalition

Q&A

Interviews with Zion

CBS Candidate Questionnaire 2025

Pedestrian and cycling safety, policy, infrastructure, governance

CBS Candidate Questionnaire 2025

Pedestrian and cycling safety, policy, infrastructure, governance

ABC Candidate Questionnaire 2025

Housing policy, development, governance

ABC Candidate Questionnaire 2025

Housing policy, development, governance

Press

Articles about or by Zion

Cambridge Day Cambridge’s big influence groups draw scrutiny from City Council candidates at a pair of forums

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 Fitzgerald
Cambridge Day Cambridge’s big influence groups draw scrutiny from City Council candidates at a pair of forums

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 Fitzgerald
Horizon Mass Opinion: Rethinking Affordability—It’s Not Just ‘More Housing’

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 Sherin
Horizon Mass Opinion: Rethinking Affordability—It’s Not Just ‘More Housing’

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 Sherin
Horizon Mass Opinion: Rethinking Affordability—It’s Not Just ‘More Housing’

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 Sherin
Horizon Mass Opinion: Rethinking Affordability—It’s Not Just ‘More Housing’

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 Sherin
Cambridge Day Sherin looks for a middle ground around zoning while seeking election to council in Cambridge

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 Buyinza
Cambridge Day Sherin looks for a middle ground around zoning while seeking election to council in Cambridge

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 Buyinza

Campaign finance

See Cambridge Review for detailed information about Zion's fundraising

TBD
Raised in 2025