Meryl4Newton

ur family and chose Newton for its excellent schools, walkable neighborhoods, and vibrant community. I am proud to have served as a volunteer for a range of Newton community organizations for two decades, including:
• Commissioner, Newton Sustainable Materials Management (Solid Waste) Commission
• Board member/Clerk, Newton Community Pride
• Member, Finance Committee, Temple Shalom of Newton
• Co-founder, Newton Halloween Window Painting Contest
• Former co-chair, Newton North School Council
• Former Peirce School Treasurer & Membership Chair
• Founding member, Global Education Leadership Fund

I received a B.A. in Public and International Affairs from Princeton, and an M.A. from Harvard. I started my career as a practicing lawyer and then moved into legal and civic education. As both a nonprofit professional (Legal Programs Director at Discovering Justice) and a board member (Generation Citizen New England), I have been passionate about ensuring that young people have the tools and opportunity to actively participate in civic life. From 2013 to 2019, I was Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts. There, I was responsible for all aspects of running a statewide organization, including bottomline responsibility for budget and finances. Additionally, I oversaw LWVMA’s voter education initiatives and helped lead the fight to modernize and improve election laws here in the Commonwealth. In running for City Council, I hope to continue to serve my community and, if elected, will work toward ensuring that Newton is a place that everyone here is proud to call home.