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Ruthzee Louijeune
Boston City Councilor At-Large Ruthzee Louijeune is working to build a just and equitable Boston. The daughter of Haitian immigrants, she was raised in Mattapan and Hyde Park, attended Boston Public Schools, and began civic work at 14 with MYTOWN. An experienced lawyer, she has represented families facing eviction, advanced voting rights before the U.S. Supreme Court, and served as senior attorney on Senator Warren’s presidential campaign. As Councilor At-Large fights for affordable housing, immigrant support, and racial equity. As former Council President, Ruthzee has advanced anti-displacement through the Acquisition Opportunity Program, codified the Office of Returning Citizens, and expanded civic participation through Ranked Choice Voting. She is Boston’s first Haitian American elected citywide and a proud graduate of Harvard and Columbia.