Rep. Lipper-Garabedian Thanks Supporters Following Re-Election

The following was submitted by State Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian:

State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) was re-elected to a full two-year term November 3. Previously a Melrose City Councilor and state education attorney, Lipper-Garabedian filled the House of Representative seat following a special election last winter and was sworn into office March 25 in the State’s first-ever physically distanced ceremony at the foot of the Grand Staircase.

“I thank the voters of the 32nd Middlesex District for their votes of confidence last week at the polls in Melrose, Wakefield, and Malden,” said Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “I am grateful for the support and trust they have placed in me and am proud to represent the District at the State House. I look forward to working together in the weeks and months ahead on the issues that matter to our families.

“My race was uncontested, but I do not take your votes for granted. I am always mindful of the responsibility you have placed in me to represent you on Beacon Hill. Thank you for showing up for me this election. I will continue to show up for you.”

Since taking office, the Representative has worked on COVID-19 legislation to protect public health, mitigate financial impacts, and reinforce community supports, including direct investments to Melrose, Wakefield, and Malden. In June, she ushered through Wakefield’s home rule petition to establish a property tax exemption to help senior homeowners living on fixed incomes remain in their homes, a key priority upon taking office. She also has developed a series of guidance materials to assist with navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, including resources for personal wellbeing and mental health, unemployment, small businesses, food security, perinatal and postpartum health, and housing – all available on her website at KateforRep.com/covid19.

“This year, I have brought residents’ voices to Beacon Hill (remotely, as it turns out) and ensured they are involved in the development of state policy,” said Representative Lipper Garabedian. “I also have aided scores of constituents navigating the unemployment benefits system, connecting to food resources, and seeking health insurance coverage. I believe passionately about the role government can play in supporting people and their families, and I am humbled to be in a position to live that statement. Thank you for giving me this opportunity.”

Lipper-Garabedian began her career as a seventh-grade public school English teacher. After graduating from Harvard Law School, she was a judicial clerk on the First Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals, and next a senior education policy and legal advisor supporting states, school districts, colleges, and nonprofits focused on improving the U.S. education system. She then worked for more than five years as the Chief Legal Counsel at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Education.

Lipper-Garabedian lives with her husband Mark, sons Harrison and Oscar, and family dog Baryn.

The 32nd Middlesex District includes the entire City of Melrose; Precincts 4, 5, and 6 in the Town of Wakefield; and Precinct 5-2 in the City of Malden.