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The following was submitted by City Councilor Maya Jamaleddine:
MELROSE, MA On May 3rd, Melrose City Councilor-At-Large Maya Jamaleddine drew nomination papers and officially announced her bid for reelection. Jamaleddine a longtime community advocate and activist is seeking her second term on the City Council. It has been an honor serving the people of Melrose, says Jamaleddine. I am excited to continue representing this great city and advocating for much-needed resources. Jamaleddine has made social services, accessibility, and equity the keystones of her campaign. Says Jamaleddine, Too many people in Melrose are struggling to access the support they need. We can do better.
Melrose Election Season Begins To Take Shape - Melrose, MA - We know there will be at least one new city councilor and possibly a competitive race, but there's still a lot to be hashed out before fall.
Kinga Borondy / melrose@wickedlocal.com
Melrose city officials have been taking advantage of a presentation from the state Attorney General’s office to acquaint residents who have been appointed or elected to public service with information about civil rights.
“The mayor (Paul Brodeur) thought this was important,” said Patrick Prendergast, Brodeur’s chief of staff. “The same overview of civil rights was offered to the City Council and the School Committee. The mayor wanted everyone to speak the same language when it comes to human rights.”
The city’s Human Rights Commission hosted attorney Amanda Hainsworth, from the AG’s Civil Rights office on Feb. 10. She is scheduled to return to Melrose to attend an upcoming meeting of the Melrose Commission on Disabilities next month.