In an exciting local race that could see current Green-Rainbow Party co-chair MK Merelice elected to the Selectboard of the second largest town in Massachusetts, the Brookline Tab weighed in with a persuasive endorsement for one of the two open spots.
Merelice is a longtime progressive stalwart who has worked at the grassroots level and has run for state office. The breadth and depth of civic issues she has delved into in her 44 years in Brookline is formidable: development, zoning, open space, climate change, race relations. As a former vice president at Putnam Investments, she has financial and managerial experience.
But maybe the most important thing Merelice would bring to the Board of Selectmen is the willingness and ability to listen. We’ve been hearing so much lately about people feeling marginalized in Brookline. It can only help to have someone on the town’s executive committee who is willing to hear their stories and engage with their concerns.
Watch Merelice in action at a recent candidates forum:
Before you vote for Brookline selectman, see and hear Merelice speak about how to bring out the best in Brookline and the experience and skills she brings to the table. merelice.org
Posted by Elect Merelice on Monday, May 4, 2015