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Brookline s May 4 town election is coming up fast, giving candidates just a few weeks to make their case to voters.
The Select Board race is a hot one, with two seats open and five candidates duking it out.
This week, the Select Board candidates told the TAB who they are, why they re running and what they bring to the table. Next week we ll feature part two, where we ask the candidates to discuss the issues facing Brookline today.
Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity. Names with an asterisk ( ) are incumbents:
We need real change in Brookline. We need a government that reflects our values, with a clear lens on equity, good governance and inclusivity. I am running to bring that kind of change, that kind of lens, to the work we do here in Brookline.
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While it’s still early in Brookline’s town election season with months to go before voters will head to the polls May 4 some races are already looking to be contested.
Here’s the latest information from the Town Clerk’s office, which releases updates every Friday:
How do you run for office in Brookline?
To obtain nomination papers, contact the Town Clerk’s office at 617-730-2010 and make an appointment. Those running for Town Meeting will need 10 certified signatures, while candidates for townwide office will need 50 (no, electronic signatures don’t count).
Incumbent Town Meeting members can also file an Assent to Election form with the town clerk to get their names on the ballot without having to obtain nomination papers. This form is due by March 9.