Lobby Day

Real change starts with showing up!

Join fellow pro-housing advocates from across Massachusetts as we meet with legislators to rally support for the YIMBY Bill, our comprehensive housing proposal that updates outdated zoning laws, creates more abundant homes, and tackles our housing shortage head-on. Do not worry if you’ve never met with your legislators or attended a lobby day before. We are hosting a virtual training session on Tuesday, May 12th at 12:00 PM a to make sure you feel prepared and confident.  Register here

We highly encourage all Lobby Day participants to attend this training or watch the recording prior to attending Lobby Day on May 27th.

Lobby Day 2026
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 @ 1:30 pm 
Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02133

Lobby Day Speakers

Representative Andy Vargas

Representative Andy Vargas

State Representative Andy X. Vargas represents the 3rd Essex District (Haverhill) in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He serves as the House Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses. He also serves as the Chair of the MA Black & Latino Caucus.​

Some of his legislation successfully signed into law include mandating civics education, universal school meals, boosting housing production, and the expansion of access to the life-saving drug, Naloxone.​ He resides in Haverhill with his wife Rikelma – an educator and unfortunately a Yankees fan. They are parents to two happy boys, Rubén and Henry.

Senator Brendan Crighton

Senator Brendan Crighton

Senator Brendan Crighton represents the 3rd Essex District, including the City of Lynn and the Towns of Lynnfield, Marblehead, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott. Senator Crighton began his political career in 2009, serving as the Ward 5 Councilor on the Lynn City Council. In 2018, Senator Crighton was elected to the Massachusetts State Senate, where he currently serves as the Chair of the Joint Committee on Transportation and the Chair of the Senate Committee on Juvenile and Emerging Adult Justice.