Please help bring a more respectful and civil tone to the Governor’s Council.

The role of the Massachusetts Governor’s Council (also known as the Executive Council) is to provide advice and consent to the Governor in judicial and other nominations, pardons, and commutations.

The Council consists of eight members and is the only opportunity for the general public to have input into the Governor’s lifetime judicial nomination process. Additionally, the Council has responsibility for the vetting of Parole Board nominees which can have direct implications on public safety. The councilors are elected from their respective districts every two years and their duties are set forth in the Massachusetts Constitution.

“Those familiar with the Governor’s Council know it’s been riddled with personality conflicts, punitive and sometimes inappropriate questioning of nominees, and has fallen short of being a consistent source of pride for voters.

I strongly believe we can do better by working more collaboratively, treating each nominee with dignity, respect, and a genuine appreciation for their desire to be in public service. Together, we can help restore civility and make the Governor’s Council work for all of us.”

—Charlie Shapiro
Candidate for Governor’s Council 

I’m asking for your vote.

As Governor’s Councilor, I will:

…treat each judicial or other nominee with dignity, respect, and an appreciation for their desire to be in public service.

…think independently, work collaboratively, and fully represent all 32 communities in the district.

…be accessible and responsive to constituents by phone, email, and in person.

…increase the Council’s transparency by informing the public of upcoming council agenda online and via an opt-in email newsletter.

…implement a special website to provide a fast and easy way to have your voice heard as part of the confirmation process.

...be strong and reasonable, and work with other council members and the public to ensure only the highest calibre individuals are successfully confirmed.

 

VOTE SHAPIRO
The Change we Need on the
Governor’s Council