The Massachusetts Governor s Council, also known as the Executive Council, is composed of eight individuals elected from districts, plus the Lieutenant Governor who serves ex officio. The eight councillors are elected from their districts every two years. The Council meets weekly to record advice and consent on warrants for the state treasury, pardons and commutations, and recording advice and consent to gubernatorial appointments such as judges, clerk-magistrates, public administrators, members of the Parole Board, Appellate Tax Board, Industrial Accident Board and Industrial Accident Reviewing Board, notaries, and justices of the peace. Base salary is $36,025.
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The Governor’s Council is crucial because it plays a critical role in The Governors Councils role of advising and approving appointments, ensuring that qualified individuals are chosen for key roles. This role should also promote accountability and transparency, essential for maintaining public trust and ensuring fair governance.
My criteria for supporting or opposing judicial nominees are centered on their commitment to advocating for Clemency, Pardons, and Commutations, promoting alternatives to sentencing, and prioritizing empathy in their decisions. These qualities align with my approach, which emphasizes advocacy, rehabilitation, and systemic reform. Supporting nominees who embody these principles is crucial for advancing criminal justice reform and fostering a more equitable and just society.
The most essential criteria for selecting parole board candidates include expertise in Mental Health/Trauma, Substance Use Disorder, and Social Work and or lived experience . These backgrounds ensure a nuanced understanding of rehabilitative needs and effective support systems for individuals reintegrating into society, contributing to fair and compassionate parole decisions.
When considering the Governor’s pardon recommendations, my top considerations include evaluating candidates' engagement in education and programming initiatives, which demonstrate a commitment to personal growth and rehabilitation. Additionally, I prioritize candidates who exhibit empathy and accountability, showing a genuine understanding of their past actions and a sincere effort towards positive change. These qualities are crucial in assessing the potential for successful reintegration into society and promoting fairness in the pardon process.
I believe I am the best candidate for the Governor’s Council at this time due to my unique qualifications and experiences. As someone formerly incarcerated, I intimately understand the challenges individuals face within the legal system. My background with a Master's in Mental Health and Trauma-Informed care, along with licensure in Substance Use Disorder, equips me to bring a compassionate and knowledgeable perspective to the council. Moreover, my advocacy for parole rights and experience engaging with judges demonstrate my commitment to justice and reform, making me a strong advocate for fairness and equity in governance.
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The Governor's Council plays an important role in our judicial system. It also serves as an important check and balance on the Executive. It can and should play a more important leadership role in driving positive change to make our judicial system better serve the people.
I intend to consider judicial nominees using the same standard as applied by the Judicial Nominating Commission. I would seek nominees who possess the intellect, integrity, work ethic, judgement, temperament, experience, competence, unwavering commitment to equal protection for all, and the demonstrated capacity and propensity to sensibly, promptly, impartially and independently interpret the laws and administer justice. I would also seek nominees who represent not only geographically diverse parts of the Commonwealth but also our citizen's diversity. Finally, I would seek nominees that have a passion for justice, equity and accountability as well as an ability to demonstrate specific examples of compassion and empathy.
Criteria most essential would include: professional background, education, experience, understanding of the parole system, decision-making skills, ethics, integrity, communication skills and interpersonal skills. A parole board candidate should have a commitment to public safety. A dedication to protecting the community while also considering the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders.
Each case is unique, and the decision to recommend a pardon should be based on a comprehensive and balanced consideration of the following factors: nature and circumstances of the offense, behavior since conviction, impact on victims, public safety, evidence of rehabilitation, remorse and responsibility, age at the time of the offense, health and humanitarian reasons, length of time since the offense, consistency with past decisions and support from community officials. it is also important to make certain that all legal and procedural requirements have been satisfied.
I have the right set of skills and experience in both the public and private sector to drive positive change to make our judicial system better. I am the only candidate that is talking about becoming a proactive councillor to provide the leadership that will make a difference and not just serve as a rubber stamp when it comes to judicial appointments or spending.
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