Town Meeting is Brookline s Legislative arm of government. It consists of 255 elected Town Meeting Members plus the members of the Select Board, and any state representative or state senator who resides in Brookline. In addition, the Town Moderator, who presides over Town Meeting, and the elected Town Clerk, who acts as secretary, are voting members. The 255 membersare elected by precinct, with 15 members elected from each of the Town s seventeen precincts. The members are elected for staggered, 3-year terms so that 5 members are elected from each precinct each year in the May annual town election. Depending on vacancies some precincts will have more members to be elected.Town Meeting is responsible for passing a balanced annual town budget and enacts all town by-laws. An Annual Town Meeting is held in the spring to enact the following year s budget, plus whatever other matters are placed on the Town Meeting Warrant, either by the Select Board or by citizen petition. The Annual Town Meeting is usually held the last week in May or the first week in June. A Special Town Meeting is held each fall, usually in November, to deal with any budget changes, zoning by-law amendments or other matters placed on the warrant. (No salary; no health insurance.)* following a candidate name indicates an Incumbent.For Incumbent Town Meeting Races, Attendance Record for last three years is shown.(NP) shows for all candidates and races. The Brookline Municipal Election is Non-Partisan.
Campaign Phone
617-383-5935
Attendance
23 of 24
Quality of life...
..Neighborhoods..
..Schools..
..Businesses..
..Walk-ability..
..Diversity..
..Parks..
I have been a Town Meeting for nine years, served four years on the Advisory Committee, the Select Board Climate Action Committee, Driscoll Building Advisory Committee, the Land Bank Study Committee, and currently serve on the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Committee as Vice Chair.
The CPA Committee reviews and recommends CPA funds to:
...Acquire, create, preserve, support affordable housing...
...Acquire, create, preserve, rehabilitate parks, open space...
...Acquire, preserve, rehabilitate historical resources...
...With the aim of promoting, enhancing, and improving the quality of life in Brookline.
Endorsements: PAX and B4E
I serve as an elected Town Meeting (TM) voter. Executive bodies propose budgets, but only TM voters have the power to approve appropriations, and also other major powers such as authorizing land or real property purchases, bonding & borrowing, and changing zoning & general bylaws.
This involves reading and debating the Executive’s recommendations, the legislation on the agenda, and 500–1000 pages of reports.
I am a voice and advocate regarding parks, streets, schools, and the public domain in precinct 11, listen to your concerns, respond to your questions, and approach heads of departments, who generally have an open door for TM Members, to be your advocate. Occasionally I have drafted legislation for Town Meeting favorable action.
Campaign Phone
617-738-8545
Attendance
36 of 38
Brookline: Resident of Precinct 11 for over 24 years.
Professional Experience: Over thirty years’ experience in real estate development, investment, and asset management.
Education: (1) MBA from Boston University; (2) MS in City Planning from FSU; (3) BA in Urban Planning from Virginia Tech.
Town Public Service: Town Meeting Member P-11 (active); Economic Development Advisory Board (active); Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Study Committee (active); Ground Floor Commercial Incentive Guidelines Development – EDAB Subcommittee (active); MBTA Community Act Multi-Family Permitting Committee; Community Participation Committee for 2022 US Open; Coolidge Corner - Waldo-Durgin Land Use Study Committee; River Road – Emerald Island Land Use Study Com
Promote sound local government land use and budget policies with specific attention to the impacts on Precinct 11. These include zoning / redevelopment regulations (including demolition), Driscoll School, Corey Hill Park, and independent commercial businesses along Beacon Street and in Washington Square.
Communication with precinct residents and other P11 TMM’s through TMM Listserve and precinct meetings, and with Town officials at public meetings of boards and commissions.
Campaign Phone
617-583-2348
Attendance
37 of 38
Hello! I've lived in Brookline since 2008 and am mom to two kids who attended BEEP, Driscoll, & BHS. I joined Town Meeting in 2020 during the pandemic in order to help the Town move safely through that frightening time, as well as work on other Town issues that affected residents and visitors. I have actively participated in Town matters for many years, including organizing a successful petition to improve Brookline’s sanctuary city policies in 2017.
I am a licensed mental health therapist, an adjunct professor at BU, and a researcher.
I care about Brookline and hope to help create a community which is diverse, supportive, & welcoming for all who live, work, or visit here. Endorsed by Brookline Equity Coalition & Brookline for Everyone.
My responsibility to Precinct 11 is multifaceted; I am always available to my constituents on any issue on which they have a question or need support.
My responsibilities to the precinct are based on supporting residents in the precinct, advocating for new policies that benefit Brookline, and working with other elected officials to advance new ideas and projects which best serve the town.
Affordable housing is currently an issue that I care deeply about, as Brookline is becoming increasingly unaffordable for many individuals and families.
Climate change, equity, community best practices, and protecting residents from stigma and discrimination (i.e., racism, antisemitism, anti-Arab, and anti-LBGTQIA+) are other issues which matter to me.
Campaign Phone
617-223-1157
Attendance
38 of 38
- Brookline Town Meeting Member for Precinct 11
- Brookline Member of Transportation Board
- U.S. Air Force Veteran
- Adjutant for American Legion Brookline Post 11
- Aerospace Engineer
- Math and engineering teacher at a local private school
- Volunteer for Brookline Food Pantry
- Volunteered for Mutual Aid Brookline
- Volunteered for Cycling Without Age
- Campaigned for the Driscoll School Building Project
- Advocated for changing sidewalk to be ADA compliant as part of Driscoll School Building Project
- Dog owner
- Endorsed by Brookline For Everyone
My responsibility to precinct 11 is to listen to my constituents. I know what issues are important to me, but I want to hear from others about what they value. Neighbors can call or email me at any time. I am happy to engage with others at Driscoll events and Transportation Board meetings. I walk or ride my bike just about everywhere and like to stop to say hello.
Campaign Phone
617-283-7907
Attendance
Not Incumbent TM Member
I moved to Coolidge Corner with my family 7 years ago for a postdoc at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and fell in love with the town and the neighborhood. I currently work as a scientist in the rare disease area at Alnylam, a biotech company. My wife Nitsan also works in Biotech, and we have two awesome kids that both attend the FRR school.
As a representative for the precinct, my major responsibility is to take every vote seriously, educate myself on the topic, and do my best to vote in a way that aligns with the values of those that elected me. I believe in transparency and welcome engagement and communication via email.
Campaign Phone
617-733-0653
Attendance
Not Incumbent TM Member
Hi name Ana, I am a Transgender, disabled women who volunteers for Suicide hotline for the last 7 years. I enjoy writing, walks around the town, and just interested in making the town I live in a better place.
My responsibility is hearing what the people of my precinct need and doing my best to vote on laws that is best for the precinct and the town as a whole.
