Level: State

Ruthzee Louijeune, Boston City Council President and At-Large Councilor, is the first Haitian American elected to Boston municipal government and to lead the Council. Born and raised in Mattapan and Hyde Park, she is a lawyer and advocate who has fought evictions in Housing Court, defended voting rights before the U.S. Supreme Court, and secured millions for first-generation homeowners. A proud Boston Public Schools alum, Ruthzee has championed affordable housing, immigrant rights, racial justice, and civic participation—always centering the voices of marginalized communities as she works to build a more just and inclusive Boston.

Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Dorchester by a single undocumented mother, Mejia learned early to speak up for those ignored by institutions meant to serve them. A Boston Public Schools graduate and first in the family to earn a college degree and buy a home, she has dedicated her life to justice, equity, and amplifying community voices—from founding the education nonprofit CPLAN to leading voter engagement and national social justice campaigns. Since first winning City Council At-Large seat by a single vote, Mejia have championed language access, financial inclusion, reparations, LGBTQIA2S+ protections, and immigrant rights, always governing in lockstep with community. Now, after three terms, Mejia remains committed to bold, independent leadership that builds a Boston where all voices are heard and all families can thrive—because all means ALL.

Marvin Mathelier, a Marine Corps Major, small business owner, and proud father of three, has dedicated his life to service and community. He led humanitarian missions across Latin America and the Caribbean, advanced Haitian culture as Chair of the Toussaint Louverture Cultural Center, and co-owns Ula Café, a hub for connection and support in Jamaica Plain. A neighborhood leader and founder of the grassroots group Call It Out, Marvin has championed affordable housing, equity, and justice in Boston. With degrees from Norwich, Loyola, and Columbia, and published policy work on U.S.-Haiti relations and gender equity, he blends academic expertise with hands-on leadership to build a stronger, more inclusive city.

Henry Santana, At-Large City Councilor, was born in Bani, Dominican Republic, and raised in Mission Hill, where his journey from public housing to becoming a first-generation college graduate shaped his commitment to equity and access. With over 15 years in the Mission Hill Summer Program and experience leading Mayor Wu’s Office of Civic Organizing, Henry has dedicated his career to breaking down barriers to civic engagement and uplifting communities across Boston. Guided by his lived experiences and resilience, he is committed to building a city where every resident has the resources to thrive and a voice in shaping a more just and equitable Boston.

Councilor Gabriela “Gigi” Coletta, raised in East Boston by community advocates, has spent her life serving her neighborhood and amplifying the voices of those often overlooked. From Chief of Staff for Councilor Lydia Edwards to roles with the New England Aquarium and the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus, she has championed housing affordability, education equity, climate resilience, and leadership pipelines for women. A Boston Public Schools graduate with a Political Science degree from UMass Boston, Gigi continues to fight for an inclusive, engaged, and empowered Boston while living in East Boston with her partner, Sebastian Zapata.

Brian Worrell, Boston City Councilor for District 4, is a lifelong Bostonian and the son of Jamaican and Barbadian immigrants. A Northeastern graduate and small business owner, he has spent over 16 years bringing his community together through events and service while helping families achieve homeownership. Since taking office, Brian has secured historic funding for his district, advanced affordable housing and economic empowerment initiatives, expanded opportunities for local businesses, and launched efforts to tackle long-standing inequities. He remains committed to partnering with city and state leaders to deliver tangible results for the residents of Mattapan, Dorchester, Roslindale, and Jamaica Plain.

Enrique Pepén, born and raised in Boston by Dominican immigrant parents, grew up in a Boston Housing Authority development in Roslindale and now lives there with his wife and two children. A first-generation college graduate from Suffolk University, Enrique has dedicated his career to public service, working for City and federal leaders, advocating for transit and community resources, and most recently serving as Executive Director of the Boston Office of Neighborhood Services. He is running to represent District 5—Roslindale, Hyde Park, and Mattapan—focused on bringing more resources, responsive government services, and community-centered leadership to the residents he has long served.

Born and raised in Boston’s Four Corners, Mavrick is a lifelong community leader who has served in City government for nearly a decade and now works in the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to lower housing costs and deliver on the state’s five-year housing plan. A graduate of Colby College and Northeastern University’s MBA program, he first found his voice in student government and through founding a youth nonprofit in high school, and has continued building coalitions ever since. Mavrick is running for City Council to bring bold, independent leadership to District 7—fighting to lower costs, close the wealth gap, and put the voices of Roxbury, Dorchester, the South End, and Fenway front and center.