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I am a Driscoll parent and have been non-profit attorney, organizer and lobbyist for a more equitable economy for 20 years. I spent a great decade in D.C., but came home to Massachusetts to raise our kids and put down roots in a community where I could connect my policy and politics skills to local action. I believe in finding common ground, and building coalitions to get work done, and never letting the perfect be the enemy of the good. I hope I can lend those skills to our town.
I live in a dense part of town and pedestrian safety and how to build more housing loom large. Like my family, many of our neighbors moved to Brookline for the excellent schools. The uncertainty around funding the schools is of great concern and I think people want to see a plan for how to keep the high quality of the schools going far into the future.
Co-founder, Climate Action Brookline. Co-sponsored the Town Meeting article requiring Fossil Fuel Free new construction, forming the basis of the ten-community state pilot program in which Brookline is now participating. Chaired the committee to make the new Driscoll School fossil fuel free (FFF). Led SolarizeBrookline for 60 new residential solar installations. Member, Zero Emissions Advisory Board; member, past chair, Brookline Conservation Commission; former president, Salisbury Road-Corey Farm Neighborhood Association; graduate of Yale College and University of Pennsylvania Law School. My wife, Carol, is a Library Trustee; our two daughters graduated from Driscoll School and BHS, and I coached both in youth soccer for a decade.
My neighbors are concerned about preserving the things that brought them to Brookline: great schools, walkable neighborhoods, local businesses, vibrant community life. To protect these, we must encourage thoughtful, planned development that includes both commercial and residential uses to increase our tax base and make housing more affordable. We should expand the modern, form-based zoning we have enacted on Harvard Street to protect residential neighborhoods and local businesses while encouraging more affordable multifamily housing on our busiest streets. We also need to fully fund our schools and municipal services, while managing our finances responsibly to preserve the Town’s AAA bond rating. Endorsed by PAX and Brookline for Everyone.
My wife and I are 25 year Brookliners and raised 2 amazing boys who graduated Driscoll and BHS. I have worked as a leader in the private sector as CEO of a software company, and in recent years in multiple social impact nonprofits. I am a co-Founder of ZeroCarbonMA, focused on developing smart policies for reaching our Net Zero goals in Brookline and MA; Board President of Resilient Coders where we teach low income people of color software engineering to advance racial and economic justice in the tech sector; and lastly, I work with first time entrepreneurs from Palestine and Israel to start social impact ventures and build trust in that conflicted region via my role at Our Generation Speaks.
Fiscal matters and the Override
Housing in Brookline (availability, affordability)
Chestnut Hill Office Park Zoning (and broadening the tax base)
Sustainability
Safe Streets
Attendance
Not Incumbent Town Meeting Candidate
Out
30-Jan
I am originally from Cincinnati, OH, and moved to Brookline in 2024. In the fall of 2025, I was caucused into Town Meeting. In addition to my role in Town Meeting, I am proud to serve on the Commission for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relations.
I have been teaching English-Language Arts for the past five years, an experience that has shaped my commitment to communication, critical thinking, and community engagement. I take pride in being half white and half Filipino, drawing on my heritage for inspiration, especially in my love of cooking and baking.
In Town Meeting, my primary focus is advocating for abundant and affordable housing, as well as improved transportation.
Housing is clearly a top concern. Residents should have housing that is both affordable and sufficiently available to meet demand. To address this, I would support policies that encourage the development of more housing while also prioritizing affordability.
Another issue is traffic safety. Automobiles are driving too fast through our streets, making it less safe to walk, bike, and enjoy our community. I would advocate for traffic-calming measures such as speed humps, protected bike lanes, and better enforcement to help ensure safer streets for everyone.
Attendance
Not Incumbent Town Meeting Candidate
Out
29-Jan
Faiza Khan is a longtime Brookline resident and parent of four graduates of Brookline Public Schools. She is an experienced public school educator and administrator with fifteen years of experience in curriculum design, evidence-based instructional implementation, and systems-level improvement. As Director of Mathematics for Medford Public Schools, she works closely with the superintendent, central-office leaders, educators, and families to develop coherent instructional pathways that support student learning, manages the departmental budget, and supports instructional improvement. She holds an Ed.D. in Leadership in Schooling, a Master's in Secondary Math Education, and an MBA, bringing both educational and financial expertise.
Among the many issues that Precinct 13 residents care about, two stand out: affordable housing and climate change. Ensuring access to affordable housing is essential to maintaining a diverse and inclusive community, as many families are increasingly priced out. At the same time, climate change requires urgent and responsible action.
Recent concerns about ICE activity in Brookline have also raised important questions about safety, trust, and the well-being of all residents. It is important that our community remains informed and committed to policies that uphold dignity, transparency, and respect for all.
As a TMM, I will raise these priorities with colleagues and support warrant articles that promote thoughtful discussions on this issue.
