Senator Julian Cyr
Representing all of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket in the Massachusetts State Senate
Contact Information
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | (617) 722-1570 |
| Office | State House, Room 111 24 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02133 |
| Party | Democrat |
Leadership & Role
Senator Cyr serves as Assistant Majority Whip in the 194th General Court (2025–2026). He was first elected in 2016 and represents the Cape and Islands District, which includes all of Cape Cod (Barnstable County), Martha’s Vineyard (Dukes County), and Nantucket.
His legislative focus areas include housing affordability, public health, mental health and substance use, coastal resilience, and clean energy. He has been a leading voice on seasonal community housing issues and environmental protections for the Cape and Islands.
Committee Assignments — 194th General Court
Joint Committee on Housing
Oversees state housing policy, zoning reform, affordable housing programs, and tenant protections
Joint Committee on Public Health
Addresses public health regulations, disease prevention, PFAS protections, and health equity
Health Care Financing
Reviews health care costs, insurance regulation, and MassHealth funding
Mental Health, Substance Use & Recovery
Oversees mental health services, addiction treatment, and recovery programs
Racial Equity, Civil Rights & Inclusion
Advances equity legislation, civil rights protections, and inclusive policy
Telecommunications, Utilities & Energy
Regulates utilities, broadband access, and energy transition policies
Cape and Islands Senate District
The Cape and Islands Senate District encompasses all of Barnstable County (15 towns), Dukes County (Martha’s Vineyard), and Nantucket County. It is one of the largest geographic senate districts in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod Towns in This District
Key Cape Cod Legislation Filed (194th Session)
S.966 — Seasonal Community Housing
Addresses the seasonal housing crisis affecting year-round Cape Cod residents and workers
S.565 — Coastal Erosion Protection
Strengthens protections for Cape Cod’s eroding shoreline and coastal infrastructure
S.1504 — PFAS Protection
Regulates PFAS contamination in drinking water — a critical issue for Cape communities near Joint Base Cape Cod
S.1435 — Barnstable County Energy Fund
Establishes a county-level fund to support clean energy initiatives and climate resilience projects on the Cape