Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor
@councillordolan.bsky.social
First public defender on the Governor’s Council. Governor's Councillor, District 3. If you care who our judges are, you need to care who your Governor's Councillor is.
On this and every Veteran’s Day, eternal gratitude to all who served. Proud to stand with the Old Concord Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and to carry the spirit of our forebears in everything I do. #mapoli #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
On this and every Veteran’s Day, eternal gratitude to all who served. Proud to stand with the Old Concord Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and to carry the spirit of our forebears in everything I do. #mapoli #VeteransDay
Feeding our fellow Americans should never be in doubt. Very grateful to Billerica Community Pantry and everyone who came out today. #mapoli #feedAmerica
November 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Feeding our fellow Americans should never be in doubt. Very grateful to Billerica Community Pantry and everyone who came out today. #mapoli #feedAmerica
Very saddened to learn that former Newton Mayor Setti Warren has passed. He continued his public service for the rest of his life, working for respectful civil discourse and the public good. He was respected and admired by many, including me. All my sympathies. #mapoli www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
Former Newton Mayor Setti Warren has died
Warren was the first popularly elected African American mayor in Massachusetts history
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November 2, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Very saddened to learn that former Newton Mayor Setti Warren has passed. He continued his public service for the rest of his life, working for respectful civil discourse and the public good. He was respected and admired by many, including me. All my sympathies. #mapoli www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
Very moving to see the swearing in of Associate Justice of the Appeals Court Jennifer Allen at the historic John Adams Courthouse. #mapoli
October 27, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Very moving to see the swearing in of Associate Justice of the Appeals Court Jennifer Allen at the historic John Adams Courthouse. #mapoli
With one million in MA at risk of not getting SNAP benefits, it was really wonderful to be with the Billerica Community Pantry when the Billerica Dems were working on their food drive! #mapoli #endhunger
October 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
With one million in MA at risk of not getting SNAP benefits, it was really wonderful to be with the Billerica Community Pantry when the Billerica Dems were working on their food drive! #mapoli #endhunger
Looking forward to joining the Billerica Dems to support the Billerica Community Pantry today and hope you’ll join us! #endhunger #mapoli
October 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Looking forward to joining the Billerica Dems to support the Billerica Community Pantry today and hope you’ll join us! #endhunger #mapoli
Great discussion on the Governor’s Council and my work with Concord After 60! People raised concerns about AI, license plate readers, and treatment of children. #mapoli
October 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Great discussion on the Governor’s Council and my work with Concord After 60! People raised concerns about AI, license plate readers, and treatment of children. #mapoli
A moment of reflection on the importance of informing the people, to highlight the dashboard on Mass.gov which shows the impact of federal budget cuts, from 300K on Medicaid to $2.6B in grants to NIH and NSF, and shows how to share how the cuts are impacting you. #mapoli youtu.be/HSGxbtcNRck?...
October 13, 2025
YouTube video by Mara Dolan for Governor's Council
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October 13, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A moment of reflection on the importance of informing the people, to highlight the dashboard on Mass.gov which shows the impact of federal budget cuts, from 300K on Medicaid to $2.6B in grants to NIH and NSF, and shows how to share how the cuts are impacting you. #mapoli youtu.be/HSGxbtcNRck?...
Thinking of the Nipmucs, on whose land I live, land known by them as Musketaquid and now known as Concord, this Indigenous Peoples Day. Know who came before you, and honor them. Find out right here. 👇#IndigenousPeoplesDay www.whose.land/en/
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October 13, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Thinking of the Nipmucs, on whose land I live, land known by them as Musketaquid and now known as Concord, this Indigenous Peoples Day. Know who came before you, and honor them. Find out right here. 👇#IndigenousPeoplesDay www.whose.land/en/
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Need help in court but don't know where to get it? Your local library - and its librarians - are a great place to start: https://bit.ly/4nSyeV6
Need help in court? Your local library might have the right resources.
The Public Library Initiative from the Massachusetts Trial Court brings the services and resources of law libraries to more familiar settings.
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October 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Need help in court but don't know where to get it? Your local library - and its librarians - are a great place to start: https://bit.ly/4nSyeV6
Proud to endorse U.S. Senator Ed Markey for re-election! #mapoli
26 leaders across Greater Boston are standing with our campaign for U.S. Senate.
These leaders are fighting every day for the health, rights, and futures of hardworking families — and I’m proud to fight alongside them. Together, we’re building a stronger, more just Commonwealth for everyone.
These leaders are fighting every day for the health, rights, and futures of hardworking families — and I’m proud to fight alongside them. Together, we’re building a stronger, more just Commonwealth for everyone.
October 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Proud to endorse U.S. Senator Ed Markey for re-election! #mapoli
Great to have State Rep. Danielle Gregoire join us for the hearing of Juvenile Court nominee Jamie Bennett, followed by the hearing for District Court nominee Becky Michaels. #mapoli
October 8, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Great to have State Rep. Danielle Gregoire join us for the hearing of Juvenile Court nominee Jamie Bennett, followed by the hearing for District Court nominee Becky Michaels. #mapoli
Enormous gratitude for Sen. Edward Kennedy’s many years of public service, and all my sympathies to his supporters and to his family. He will be greatly missed. #mapoli
NEW: First Middlesex District Sen. Ed Kennedy has died, per Senate President Spilka's office. Spilka in an email to senators called Kennedy, 74, a "champion for education, environmental sustainability, cultural development and, of course, his beloved hometown of Lowell." #mapoli
October 2, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Enormous gratitude for Sen. Edward Kennedy’s many years of public service, and all my sympathies to his supporters and to his family. He will be greatly missed. #mapoli
G’mar chatima tova. Wishing all who fast a meaningful one, and a peaceful year to come. #YomKippur
October 2, 2025 at 12:11 PM
G’mar chatima tova. Wishing all who fast a meaningful one, and a peaceful year to come. #YomKippur
Wonderful to see SJC Clark Allison Cartwright at the Governor’s Council! She testified in support of the nomination of Tonomey Coleman as Associate Justice of the District Court, confirmed today. #mapoli
October 1, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Wonderful to see SJC Clark Allison Cartwright at the Governor’s Council! She testified in support of the nomination of Tonomey Coleman as Associate Justice of the District Court, confirmed today. #mapoli
Great to join Dean Contover on The Current Buzz on Chelmsford TV to talk about the Governor’s Council, Governor Healey’s outstanding nominees, and running for re-election next year! #mapoli
September 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Great to join Dean Contover on The Current Buzz on Chelmsford TV to talk about the Governor’s Council, Governor Healey’s outstanding nominees, and running for re-election next year! #mapoli
Happy Rosh Hashana! Shana tova u’metukah. #RoshHashana
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September 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Happy Rosh Hashana! Shana tova u’metukah. #RoshHashana
For all the lives lost, our way of life forever changed, we remember who we were before 9/11, remaining steadfast in our fight for freedom, with love in our hearts for all our fellow Americans. #September11
September 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
For all the lives lost, our way of life forever changed, we remember who we were before 9/11, remaining steadfast in our fight for freedom, with love in our hearts for all our fellow Americans. #September11
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4,000 in Massachusetts still without public defenders. We must uphold our duty under the Constitution to provide them with lawyers. #mapoli #publicdefender www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/10/o...
Some 4,000 poor defendants need lawyers now, not some day - The Boston Globe
Massachusetts criminal courts need a permanent fix that only the Legislature can make.
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September 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
4,000 in Massachusetts still without public defenders. We must uphold our duty under the Constitution to provide them with lawyers. #mapoli #publicdefender www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/10/o...
7,000 incarcerated felons in Massachusetts do not have voting rights. It’s time to restore them. #mapoli #votingrights www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
As elections near, prisoners and advocates push for voting rights behind bars
Proponents began a petition drive to expand voting rights behind bars and to ensure ballot access for those who are still entitled.
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September 8, 2025 at 12:55 PM
7,000 incarcerated felons in Massachusetts do not have voting rights. It’s time to restore them. #mapoli #votingrights www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
Acton, Bedford, Billerica, Boston, Brookline, Carlisle, Chelmsford, and Newton all at high risk for West Nile virus. Use bug spray, wear long sleeve shirts and long pants, avoid being outside at dawn and dusk. #WestNile www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/08/m...
Map: Boston and nine other towns at high risk of West Nile virus - The Boston Globe
See a town-by-town risk map of West Nile virus and EEE.
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September 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Acton, Bedford, Billerica, Boston, Brookline, Carlisle, Chelmsford, and Newton all at high risk for West Nile virus. Use bug spray, wear long sleeve shirts and long pants, avoid being outside at dawn and dusk. #WestNile www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/08/m...