Jesse Kanson-Benanav
@jessekb.bsky.social
Saying yes to homes for all across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as Executive director of @abundanthousingma.org | http://linkedin.com/in/jesse-kb
I know there's lots of bad stuff in the world right now, but there is some good news
December 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I know there's lots of bad stuff in the world right now, but there is some good news
How would the trajectory of US and global politics have been different if this case went the other way and Gore won Florida?
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Today in History: Supreme Court issues Bush v. Gore decision - The Boston Globe
Today is Friday, Dec. 12, the 346th day of 2025. There are 19 days left in the year.
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December 13, 2025 at 10:39 PM
How would the trajectory of US and global politics have been different if this case went the other way and Gore won Florida?
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If they're safe in Minnesota, they're safe in Massachusetts too.
Let's get it done: malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2...
Let's get it done: malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2...
December 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
If they're safe in Minnesota, they're safe in Massachusetts too.
Let's get it done: malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2...
Let's get it done: malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2...
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In 2024 we helped to pass a legislative study to prove what we already knew.
That 75' single egress buildings are safe, and the #MNleg should legalize them.
Today that report is now live! dli.mn.gov/sites/defaul...
That 75' single egress buildings are safe, and the #MNleg should legalize them.
Today that report is now live! dli.mn.gov/sites/defaul...
December 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
In 2024 we helped to pass a legislative study to prove what we already knew.
That 75' single egress buildings are safe, and the #MNleg should legalize them.
Today that report is now live! dli.mn.gov/sites/defaul...
That 75' single egress buildings are safe, and the #MNleg should legalize them.
Today that report is now live! dli.mn.gov/sites/defaul...
My MBTA Commuter Rail conductor tonight: "This train is free to Forest Hills tonight for construction or signal work or whatever on the orange line. The rest of you have to pay. Sorry."
December 6, 2025 at 12:04 AM
My MBTA Commuter Rail conductor tonight: "This train is free to Forest Hills tonight for construction or signal work or whatever on the orange line. The rest of you have to pay. Sorry."
Feeling grateful that my fellow Boston voters did not send Frank Baker back to the city council, with his bizarre logic that by-right zoning is somehow government interference (what? 🤦♂️) while he also basically campaigned on defacto Councilor prerogative over development.
November 21, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Feeling grateful that my fellow Boston voters did not send Frank Baker back to the city council, with his bizarre logic that by-right zoning is somehow government interference (what? 🤦♂️) while he also basically campaigned on defacto Councilor prerogative over development.
Where else besides Boston can you get violently screamed at by another driver for going straight on green, thus preventing them from making a dangerous and illegal left on green in front of oncoming traffic?
November 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Where else besides Boston can you get violently screamed at by another driver for going straight on green, thus preventing them from making a dangerous and illegal left on green in front of oncoming traffic?
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The campaign has collected 70,000 of 74,574 signatures needed — and we’re so close!
Volunteer on Nov 15 or 16 to help us meet the goal before the filing deadline. ✍️
Sign up to help ➡️https://tinyurl.com/2sk34xt9
Volunteer on Nov 15 or 16 to help us meet the goal before the filing deadline. ✍️
Sign up to help ➡️https://tinyurl.com/2sk34xt9
Legalize Starter Homes Day of Action
Cambridge City Councillor Burhan Azeem, Abundant Housing Massachusetts, and the Legalize Starter Homes Ballot Campaign are organizing a coordinated Day of Action to rally support for legalizing…
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November 13, 2025 at 12:43 AM
The campaign has collected 70,000 of 74,574 signatures needed — and we’re so close!
Volunteer on Nov 15 or 16 to help us meet the goal before the filing deadline. ✍️
Sign up to help ➡️https://tinyurl.com/2sk34xt9
Volunteer on Nov 15 or 16 to help us meet the goal before the filing deadline. ✍️
Sign up to help ➡️https://tinyurl.com/2sk34xt9
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The Legalize Starter Homes Ballot Initiative is an effort to update restrictive zoning to make it easier for working families, young people, and seniors to afford homes in Massachusetts.
To learn more about the ballot initiative visit here: www.legalizestarterhomes.com/about
To learn more about the ballot initiative visit here: www.legalizestarterhomes.com/about
Learn more about LSH
MA needs more housing. LSH's 2026 ballot question will make it easier & cheaper to build starter homes in MA.
www.legalizestarterhomes.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:43 AM
The Legalize Starter Homes Ballot Initiative is an effort to update restrictive zoning to make it easier for working families, young people, and seniors to afford homes in Massachusetts.
To learn more about the ballot initiative visit here: www.legalizestarterhomes.com/about
To learn more about the ballot initiative visit here: www.legalizestarterhomes.com/about
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🏡 Help us get more housing on the 2026 ballot!
Join AHMA, Cambridge City Councilor Burhan Azeem, and the Legalize Starter Homes Ballot Initiative for a Day of Action this weekend!
tinyurl.com/2sk34xt9
Join AHMA, Cambridge City Councilor Burhan Azeem, and the Legalize Starter Homes Ballot Initiative for a Day of Action this weekend!
tinyurl.com/2sk34xt9
Legalize Starter Homes Day of Action
Cambridge City Councillor Burhan Azeem, Abundant Housing Massachusetts, and the Legalize Starter Homes Ballot Campaign are organizing a coordinated Day of Action to rally support for legalizing…
tinyurl.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:43 AM
🏡 Help us get more housing on the 2026 ballot!
Join AHMA, Cambridge City Councilor Burhan Azeem, and the Legalize Starter Homes Ballot Initiative for a Day of Action this weekend!
tinyurl.com/2sk34xt9
Join AHMA, Cambridge City Councilor Burhan Azeem, and the Legalize Starter Homes Ballot Initiative for a Day of Action this weekend!
tinyurl.com/2sk34xt9
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When we build enough supply of homes so that landlords must compete, renters win.
"The more properties there are, it drives all of us to lower rents and offer concessions" says the property manager pictured here.
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"The more properties there are, it drives all of us to lower rents and offer concessions" says the property manager pictured here.
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Bend's surge of apartment construction flattens rent hikes - The Bulletin
When Ian Gray looked for an apartment to rent in Bend earlier this year, he had something not available only a few years ago: a choice. Gray, who moved to Bend for a job as the city’s first-ever urban...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
When we build enough supply of homes so that landlords must compete, renters win.
"The more properties there are, it drives all of us to lower rents and offer concessions" says the property manager pictured here.
bendbulletin.com/2025/11/11/b...
"The more properties there are, it drives all of us to lower rents and offer concessions" says the property manager pictured here.
bendbulletin.com/2025/11/11/b...
October 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Worth repeating:
"Anything that arbitrarily raises the cost of homes even at the high end will have a domino effect that exacerbates the already cutthroat competition for new homes"
"Anything that arbitrarily raises the cost of homes even at the high end will have a domino effect that exacerbates the already cutthroat competition for new homes"
Such a bad idea. We have a massive housing shortage in Boston that drives up costs for everyone. Anything that arbitrarily raises the cost of homes even at the high end will have a domino effect that exacerbates the already cutthroat competition for new homes 1/
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Boston councilor proposes higher property taxes on large apartments to help homeowners
"The result would be that residential rates would be lowered across the city as a greater burden of the fixed Proposition 2.5 property tax revenue would fall on corporate landlords rather than on smal...
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October 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Worth repeating:
"Anything that arbitrarily raises the cost of homes even at the high end will have a domino effect that exacerbates the already cutthroat competition for new homes"
"Anything that arbitrarily raises the cost of homes even at the high end will have a domino effect that exacerbates the already cutthroat competition for new homes"
Such a bad idea. We have a massive housing shortage in Boston that drives up costs for everyone. Anything that arbitrarily raises the cost of homes even at the high end will have a domino effect that exacerbates the already cutthroat competition for new homes 1/
www.masslive.com/boston/2025/...
www.masslive.com/boston/2025/...
Boston councilor proposes higher property taxes on large apartments to help homeowners
"The result would be that residential rates would be lowered across the city as a greater burden of the fixed Proposition 2.5 property tax revenue would fall on corporate landlords rather than on smal...
www.masslive.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Such a bad idea. We have a massive housing shortage in Boston that drives up costs for everyone. Anything that arbitrarily raises the cost of homes even at the high end will have a domino effect that exacerbates the already cutthroat competition for new homes 1/
www.masslive.com/boston/2025/...
www.masslive.com/boston/2025/...
Ayanna Pressley, the YIMBY? The congresswoman has endorsed the @abettercambr1dge.bsky.social backed City Council incumbents in Tuesday's election, all of whom voted for that monumental citywide multifamily zoning reform earlier this year. Via @politico.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Ayanna Pressley, the YIMBY? The congresswoman has endorsed the @abettercambr1dge.bsky.social backed City Council incumbents in Tuesday's election, all of whom voted for that monumental citywide multifamily zoning reform earlier this year. Via @politico.com
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It was wonderful celebrating all the Housing wins we’ve had in Massachusetts over the last year.
Ft. @jessekb.bsky.social @berkie1.bsky.social @ajcampbellma.bsky.social
Ft. @jessekb.bsky.social @berkie1.bsky.social @ajcampbellma.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
It was wonderful celebrating all the Housing wins we’ve had in Massachusetts over the last year.
Ft. @jessekb.bsky.social @berkie1.bsky.social @ajcampbellma.bsky.social
Ft. @jessekb.bsky.social @berkie1.bsky.social @ajcampbellma.bsky.social
Tonight! @abundanthousingma.org's annual Celebration of Abundance in Brighton, w/@massago.bsky.social, @burhanazeem.bsky.social, @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social, & pro-housing advocates from around MA. Get your tix ahead of time at link below or at the door!
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October 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Tonight! @abundanthousingma.org's annual Celebration of Abundance in Brighton, w/@massago.bsky.social, @burhanazeem.bsky.social, @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social, & pro-housing advocates from around MA. Get your tix ahead of time at link below or at the door!
www.abundanthousingma.org/ahmas-celebr...
www.abundanthousingma.org/ahmas-celebr...
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We are proud to stand with 800+ national, state, local, civil rights, educati...
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The Arc of Massachusetts Stands with 800+ Organizations in Condemning Mass Layoffs at Department of Education, Urging Administration and Congress to Act to Protect Children with Disabilities - The Arc of Massachusetts
Through advocacy, programs that promote inclusion, and engaging the community, The Arc creates tangible changes in the community and in the lives of people with disabilities.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We are proud to stand with 800+ national, state, local, civil rights, educati...
https://thearcofmass.org/post/the-arc-of-massachusetts-stands-with-800-organizations-in-condemning-mass-layoffs-at-department-of-education-urging-administration-and-congress-to-act-to-protect-children-with-disabilities/
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Good move, but even affordable housing in Boston gets caught up in long permitting processes & and require extensive variances that drive up the cost and open the developments to bad faith abutter lawsuits. 1/
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Boston Housing Crisis: New law prioritizes converting city property into affordable homes
The new ordinance is part of an ongoing effort to "root families in Boston," Mayor Michelle Wu said Wednesday.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Good move, but even affordable housing in Boston gets caught up in long permitting processes & and require extensive variances that drive up the cost and open the developments to bad faith abutter lawsuits. 1/
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Zohran just said: "I am going to make it easier for the private sector to build housing in this city because what we see today is not labor, it's not materials, it's the wait that is actually costing so many, so much to build that housing"
I wish we would hear that as clearly stated in Boston.
I wish we would hear that as clearly stated in Boston.
✅ freeze the rent
✅ 200k new affordable homes
✅ make it easier to build
✅ 200k new affordable homes
✅ make it easier to build
October 17, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Zohran just said: "I am going to make it easier for the private sector to build housing in this city because what we see today is not labor, it's not materials, it's the wait that is actually costing so many, so much to build that housing"
I wish we would hear that as clearly stated in Boston.
I wish we would hear that as clearly stated in Boston.
Protest sign idea:
"No Kings (except King Eng)"
"No Kings (except King Eng)"
October 17, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Protest sign idea:
"No Kings (except King Eng)"
"No Kings (except King Eng)"
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For more information, please visit www.abundanthousingma.org/2025-city-of...
2025 City of Boston Poll Results
The poll results may be downloaded here:
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October 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Given the desire for more action and dissatisfaction with current approaches, Boston residents showed broad support for a variety of policies that would make it easier to build more homes and increase housing choices. Support for these policies was strongest among renters and younger households.
October 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Given the desire for more action and dissatisfaction with current approaches, Boston residents showed broad support for a variety of policies that would make it easier to build more homes and increase housing choices. Support for these policies was strongest among renters and younger households.
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These results align with surveyed attitudes on efforts to improve housing affordability. Three-quarters of residents say the City government is doing only a fair or poor job on efforts to make Boston more affordable
October 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
These results align with surveyed attitudes on efforts to improve housing affordability. Three-quarters of residents say the City government is doing only a fair or poor job on efforts to make Boston more affordable
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A new poll from the MassInc Polling Group, commissioned by AHMA, found that overwhelming majorities of Boston residents want the city to take stronger action to address the housing shortage. This support cuts across surveyed demographics, including renters and owners, neighborhood, and income.
October 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
A new poll from the MassInc Polling Group, commissioned by AHMA, found that overwhelming majorities of Boston residents want the city to take stronger action to address the housing shortage. This support cuts across surveyed demographics, including renters and owners, neighborhood, and income.