Ananian will help move our town government into the 21st century

This letter is posted on behalf of Rebecca Plaut Mautner, Town Meeting Member precinct 11:

Please join me in supporting Scott Ananian for Town Moderator if you want our local government to be more accessible and inclusive.

The position of Town Moderator makes a big difference in how we develop the policies and by-laws that govern all aspects of life in Brookline. The Moderator must ensure that the town's complex legislative process works smoothly. It is a difficult job that requires attention to detail, flexibility in responding to competing needs and a commitment to transparency and fairness.

Scott's professional life is focused on improving people's access to information, which is a source of personal and political power. With this expertise, Scott will help move our town government into the 21st century, where information is readily accessible and effective participation is available to all.

The Moderator is the gatekeeper to Town Meeting's complex legislative process, which can be difficult for newcomers to navigate. Only one candidate for Moderator—Scott Ananian—has written or assisted in passing dozens of warrant articles. This means he is the only candidate with extensive experience in drafting warrant articles, steering them through the complex hearing process and working collaboratively to meet the competing desires of all participants in local government.

In his six years as a Town Meeting member, Scott has worked tirelessly to help a wide variety of people to participate more fully in local government. He has spent hundreds of hours helping others to learn to navigate the legislative process so they can advance legislation on a wide variety of issues.

Scott has also been a powerful advocate for climate advocacy, police reform, and incorporating progressive values into our town budget. When he is elected Moderator, he will no longer be able to advocate for these issues as the role of Moderator requires neutrality. This will be a loss for our town, so it is bittersweet to endorse him.

However, in the role of Moderator, Scott will help our town government in many ways. He will make it more welcoming and accessible. He will create the conditions for many more people to participate effectively. He will help make our local government more truly representative.

Please do not miss this opportunity to help Brookline move democracy forward.

Join me in voting Scott Ananian for Town Moderator on May 4!

Rebecca Plaut Mautner

York Terrace

Town Meeting Member, precinct 11