Michael Rubenstein
for Brookline Select Board
Hi, I'm Michael Rubenstein, and I'm running for an open seat on Brookline's town-wide Select Board.
My wife, Elizabeth Skavish and I have lived in Brookline for 32 years. We raised our two children here.
Now I’m fighting for Brookline and asking for your vote in the May 6th Town Election.
- Mike Sandman, Select Board
- Jesse Mermell, Former Select Board
- Miriam Aschkenasy, Former Select Board
- Suzanne Federspiel, School Committee Vice-Chair
- Steven Ehrenberg, School Committee
- Valerie Frias, School Committee
- Sarah Moghtader, School Committee
- Mariah Nobrega, School Committee
- Michael Jacobs, Housing Authority Chair
- Susan C. Cohen, Housing Authority
- 6 Advisory Committee Members
- 80 Town Meeting Members
- 252 Endorsers
As I’m stepping down, and Michael is stepping up, I realize that Brookline is a wonderful place to live, but keeping to that standard requires bringing experience and independence of thought to bear on the many challenges we face. Michael has that experience and independence.
I know he will work to increase the availability of housing and support the economic development to increase our commercial tax base, and that he recognizes the importance of our schools in making Brookline a wonderful place to live.
I’m proud to support Michael Rubenstein for Select Board because I know that his compassion, willingness to listen, and keen desire to find fair and rational solutions to the challenges and opportunities facing Brookline are what our town needs. From addressing the impacts of the climate crisis to the rising cost of housing and our fiscal challenges, Michael’s tested and proven leadership skills will serve us all well.
Given the Town’s bleak fiscal outlook, I am glad this year’s Select Board debate has centered on new tax growth from mixed-use/commercial development. Only Michael Rubenstein has the voting and executive leadership record to achieve this. More...
As a fellow Town Meeting member, I’ve seen Select Board candidate Michael Rubenstein’s thoughtful, strategic approach to addressing complex issues. His leadership on housing, healthcare and fiscal planning stands out. Among the three Select Board candidates, Michael brings unmatched experience, from growing a small business into a global company of nearly 400 people and managing large budgets, to dedicated public advocacy at the state and local levels. More...
What Michael Stands For
Brookline's rich history of civic engagement has guided and strengthened our community. We will need that strength as we face the interrelated and complex challenges of the coming years.
Together, our campaign will work to build a vibrant and diverse Brookline with thriving businesses and homes for all ages interwoven with the natural world.
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Michael For Brookline.
