Currently holds the office of Massachusetts State Senate - Cape & Islands District (District 40) until January 3, 2025.
Candidate for Massachusetts State Senate - Cape & Islands District (District 40) in 2024 Massachusetts General Election.
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Get StartedMuch of the year-round rental housing stock on the Cape & Islands has been lost to short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. In 2023, Senator Cyr proposed and passed a policy that would allow municipalities to opt-in to property tax exemptions for landlords who rent year-round units at an affordable rate. Learn more
Julian helped expand the Massachusetts Housing Court to Barnstable County during his first budget debate as State Senator for the Cape and Islands, allowing the region to finally access the Tenancy Preservation Program. This program extension offered critical protections to vulnerable and disabled tenants looking to stay in their homes. Most recently, he has worked to secure subsidies for landlords that rent their units on a year-round basis to better support the individuals and families who make the Cape and Islands their home. Learn more
Many older adults want to stay on the Cape and Islands when they are ready to downsize, though too few housing units are available in their home communities. Julian supports zoning reform that would increase the housing supply and build the units needed for seniors, including the Affordable Homes Act’s provision that permits Accessory Dwelling Units by-right in single family zoning districts. Learn more
Julian has prioritized housing reforms to address our unaffordable and deeply unbalanced real estate market. While much of the housing debate on Beacon Hill has focused on Greater Boston, Julian has consistently emphasized the needs of the Cape and Islands. Most recently, in 2024, he established in law a Seasonal Community designation within the Affordable Homes Act, enabling Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket to implement specialized policies to address the region's unique housing needs. Learn more
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