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 important because it has the power to approve or reject the governor's appointments to key positions such as judges, clerk-magistrates, members of the Parole Board and other officials. This serves as a system to ensure that appointments are made fairly and with proper consideration. The Council may represent various districts in Massachusetts providing a opportunity for diverse perspectives to be considered in decision-making.
My top criteria for supporting or opposing judicial nominees are evaluating the nominee's qualifications, legal experience, and background to assess their suitability for the position. It is important that the judicial nominee's philosophy aligns with the principles and values that are important to the constituents in District 2. As the next Governor's Council, it is important to make sure that nominee's seeking judgeship have the ability to be impartial and apply the law fairly and without bias.
I will oppose any judicial nominee that does not have the commitment to diversity and inclusion on the bench to ensure that the judiciary reflects the ethical standards and integrity to serve as a judge in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The parole board candidates should have relevant experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology, or related fields. Parole board candidates should have a understanding of the criminal justice system and rehabilitation. Parole board candidates should have an understanding of empathy and compassion in the line of work as a parole board member. Parole board candidates must have effective communication skills, which are essential for parole board members to interact with stakeholders, parole applicants and victims.
The Governor’s pardon should evaluate the merits of the pardon's request, by including the reasons provided by the applicant for seeking a pardon and the circumstances surrounding the conviction. The Governor's pardon should consider the input from victims or their families, which is crucial in understanding the impact of the crime and the potential consequences of granting a pardon. Most importantly the Governor's pardon should assess the potential impact of granting the pardon on public safety and whether the individual has demonstrated rehabilitation and poses no threat to society.
I have spent decades gaining valuable experience working alongside judges, defense attorneys, clerks-magistrates, assistant DA’s, and police officers. As an Associate Probation Officer, I've worked to reduce recidivism and to help people who have served their time re-enter society. As a legal advocate for a domestic violence shelter and a Victim Witness Advocate at the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, I have spent years working to support victims of crime and guide them through complex processes.
I obtained a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice and Leadership from Northeastern University. I am someone who deeply understands the importance of combatting injustice. I have the life experience, professional expertise and vision.
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