PRIORITIES

Residents of Melrose, Malden, and Wakefield deserve dedicated, professional, and unwavering elected leaders with a proven record of delivering for their community. Leila will be that leader: she has spent the past decade serving her community, working with neighbors and local organizations to strengthen Melrose and the surrounding region. As a City Councilor for 6 years, and President for her final two years on the Council, she has a deep understanding of the complex issues that affect municipalities. 

With more than 25 years of experience in higher education, government and nonprofits, Leila has shown up and gotten results. She has led on the issues that matter, including the creating the first-ever Melrose Affordable Housing Trust, enacting tax relief for seniors, advocating for critical infrastructure projects, and supporting public schools.

On Beacon Hill, Leila will: 

• Defend Massachusetts from federal attacks on democracy 

• Increase affordability for seniors and families

• Expand health care access and protect reproductive freedom

• Advocate for strengthening public schools’ funding, protecting immigrant rights, and building more sustainable communities

• Provide effective, responsive constituent services