What: 

Lunchtime conversations with Mara Dolan, candidate for Governor’s Council, and leading experts on issues that come before the Governor’s Council.

Daniel Medwed is a founding board member of the Innocence Network, which connects Innocence Projects all over the world. His latest book, "Barred: Why the Innocent Can't Get Out of Prison," will be available in September

Serving as a Public Defender active in the court system for 15 years, Mara Dolan is one of two Democratic candidates running for the Massachusetts Governor’s Council, District 3, which includes Brookline, Newton, Waltham, and Arlington among its 32 cities and towns.  Marilyn Devaney has represented District 3 on the Governor’s Council since 1998.

Why: 

The Governor's Council vets and votes on judicial nominations, commutations and pardons, and selects members of the Parole Board.  As a citizen who votes, you can have a direct say in who will appoint these legal officials, and how critical judicial matters will be determined. 

When: 

Monday, July 18, at noon, first in a series.  Stay tuned for more.

Where: 

On Zoom  click HERE to register.

Who: 

Join Mara Dolan with Special Guest Daniel Medwed, GBH commentator and founding member of the Board of Directors of the Innocence Network, which connects Innocence Projects all over the world. His latest book, Barred: Why the Innocent Can't Get Out of Prison, will be available September 20, 2022 . Following the  discussion, there will be time for participants’ questions.