Justin Hurst is a labor leader and housing justice organizer who has dedicated his life to fighting for fair wages, stronger tenant protections, and immigrant rights. As a tireless advocate for workers and renters, he has stood shoulder to shoulder with everyday people demanding dignity, security, and opportunity. Justin is running for city office to make sure Springfield’s policies center working-class families, not special interests. He believes true progress is built from the ground up — that government must listen to and serve all people, not just those with the loudest voices.
Year: September 2025
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Nicole Coakley
Nicole Coakley is a lifelong advocate for equity, opportunity, and justice. As a dedicated community organizer, mother, and youth mentor, she’s spent years bringing people together to fight for affordable housing, safer streets, good jobs, and better schools. Her vision is rooted in making city government accessible and accountable to everyone — not just the well-connected. Now, Nicole is running for City Council At-Large to bring bold, progressive leadership to City Hall, ensure every voice is heard, and make every neighborhood a place where families can thrive.
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Jose Delgado
Jose Delgado is a small business owner, public affairs leader, and climate advocate with deep roots in Springfield. A first-generation college graduate and longtime community builder, he’s spent his career fighting for clean air, green jobs, and neighborhood revitalization. From expanding workforce opportunities in city government to leading community engagement efforts at MGM Springfield, Jose has brought people together to create real, lasting change. Now, he’s running for City Council At-Large to make Springfield a model for sustainable growth — where economic opportunity, environmental justice, and strong neighborhoods go hand in hand.
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Michelle Wu
Mayor Michelle Wu, a Harvard-trained lawyer and Boston Public Schools mom, has led Boston with record investments in affordable housing, historic reductions in gun violence, and major expansions in early education and youth jobs. She has made Boston a national leader in climate action, public transit access, and community-centered policing, while revitalizing neighborhoods with new parks, small businesses, and homeownership opportunities.
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Ruthzee Louijeune
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.
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Julia Mejia
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.
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Marvin Mathelier
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.
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Henry Santana
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.
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Gabriela Coletta Zapata
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.
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Brian Worrell
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.