Michael Rubenstein

for Brookline Select Board

Hi, I'm Michael Rubenstein, and I'm running for an open seat on Brookline's town-wide Select Board.

I believe Brookline has the knowledge, experience and resources to overcome the challenges we face, and that I have the skills to help.

Together, let’s create a vibrant and diverse community with thriving small businesses and homes for every stage of life, tightly interwoven with the natural world.

About michael

Brookline Is Our Home

My wife Elizabeth Skavish and I have lived in Brookline for over 30 years. We raised our two children here and we’re proud of the young adults they have become. I’m fighting for Brookline and for building an abundant future together.

My Story

PolicIES and Issues

What Michael Stands For

Brookline's rich history of civic engagement has guided and strengthened our community. We will need that strength as we face the interrelated and complex challenges of the coming years.

Facing Challenges

Our Community

Support Across Brookline

I’m grateful for the support of voters across Brookline. I look forward to working with everyone in our community as your next Select Board Member.

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What PEOPLE say about MICHaeL

Recent Endorsements

“I’m proud to support Michael Rubenstein for Select Board”

I’m proud to support Michael Rubenstein for Select Board because I know that his compassion, willingness to listen, and keen desire to find fair and rational solutions to the challenges and opportunities facing Brookline are what our town needs. From addressing the impacts of the climate crisis to the rising cost of housing and our fiscal challenges, Michael’s tested and proven leadership skills will serve us all well.

Jesse Mermell

Former Select Board Member

“A smart, engaged, and thoughtful advocate for Brookline”

Michael is a committed housing advocate who was a key component in the grand compromise that resulted in the overwhelming support and passing of the MBTA Communities Act consensus warrant article. His leadership in the YES campaign to support Brookline was pivotal. He is a smart, engaged, and thoughtful advocate for Brookline, and I look forward to voting for him on election day.

Miriam Aschkenasy

Former Select Board Member

“I have seen firsthand the impact his leadership brings”

Michael consistently seeks out and listens to all points of view, takes time to master the pros and cons of various approaches to the issue at hand, and establishes trust with stakeholders on the way to a sound resolution for the common good. In other words, he weighs options based on the merits, he brings people along, and he gets the job done!

Dru Greenwood

Leader, Greater Boston Interfaith Organization

“A values centered leader, thinker and collaborator”

Michael demonstrated a consistent steady capacity to listen, build consensus, stay focused on a mission centered outcome, and calmly persist through complexity. I feel so fortunate to have had Michael by my side as we managed through an unimaginable set of circumstances; Beacon would not be in the position of strength it is in today without him.

Amy McCarthy

Board President, Beacon Academy

“A Model For Me”

Michael brings a thoughtful intelligence and deep humanity to all he does. I rely deeply on his perspective and his ability to see both the big picture and the potential inflection points when evaluating a situation or planning an action. Michael’s ability to motivate people to act together for the community, be it within TI, Brookline, or all of Massachusetts, is remarkable.

Anne Licciardello

Chair, Temple Israel GBIO Core Team

“A builder of processes, teams, and organizations that last”

Michael built a series of robust processes that allowed our school to survive and thrive through the twin challenges of the COVID pandemic and working for Racial Justice. I greatly value his broad experience, his valuable insights, and perhaps most of all his ability to see things from different perspectives.

Jeff Kushner

Board Chair, Prospect Hill Academy

“I would gladly work with Michael again”

We worked together as partners, always in agreement in all strategic and tactical directions of [CambridgeSoft]. Michael had outstanding immediate understanding of his job requirements, performing aggressively ahead of planned schedules, dealing with multiple conflicting job requirements professionally and accomplishing beyond expectations. He has excellent interpersonal skills and sensitivity working with superiors, peers and subordinates.

Mike Tomasic

President and CEO, CambridgeSoft Corporation

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