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Willie Burnley Jr.

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Somerville City Councilor At-Large

Somerville, Massachusetts

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What is Willie Burnley Jr. running for?

Willie Burnley Jr. is not currently running for office on Civoren.

Most recent race
Mayor of Somerville

Willie Burnley Jr. is a community organizer, renter, and a former union steward with Teamsters 122. He graduated from Emerson College and later moved to Somerville. After experiencing displacement due to a significant rent increase, he became a strong advocate for tenants' rights. He has served on the Somerville City Council since being elected in 2021, where he has been a prolific legislator, passing laws related to tenant rights, safe streets, and police accountability. He previously worked on the re-election campaigns for U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey.

Where does Willie Burnley Jr. stand on the issues?

Willie Burnley Jr.'s campaign lists three priority issues. Civoren has not yet recorded a stance on any of them.

  • Affordable Housing

  • Small Business & Local Business Support

  • Infrastructure

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Past Elections

Past Campaign

Mayor of Somerville

General election

Somerville, MassachusettsEnded 11/4/2025· Nonpartisan

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