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Marvin Mathelier
Marvin Mathelier is running for election for an at-large seat of the Boston City Council in Massachusetts. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025. He advanced from the primary on September 9, 2025.
Mathelier completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Marvin Mathelier served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He earned a high school diploma from Freeport High School, a graduate degree from Loyola University Chicago, and a graduate degree from Columbia University. His career experience includes owning his own business. He has been affiliated with the Toussaint Louverture Cultural Center, Office of Veterans Affairs, and Ula Cafe.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: City elections in Boston, Massachusetts (2025)
General election
General election for Boston City Council At-large (4 seats)
The following candidates are running in the general election for Boston City Council At-large on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | ||
 | Ruthzee Louijeune (Nonpartisan) | |
 | Julia Mejia (Nonpartisan) | |
 | Erin Murphy (Nonpartisan) | |
| Henry Santana (Nonpartisan) | ||
 | Frank Baker (Nonpartisan) | |
 | Marvin Mathelier (Nonpartisan)  | |
| Will Onuoha (Nonpartisan) | ||
 | Alexandra Valdez (Nonpartisan) | |
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Boston City Council At-large (4 seats)
The following candidates ran in the primary for Boston City Council At-large on September 9, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ruthzee Louijeune (Nonpartisan) | 18.7 | 45,500 |
| ✔ | | Julia Mejia (Nonpartisan) | 17.4 | 42,245 |
| ✔ | | Erin Murphy (Nonpartisan) | 16.0 | 38,981 |
| ✔ | Henry Santana (Nonpartisan) | 12.6 | 30,670 | |
| ✔ | | Frank Baker (Nonpartisan) | 10.8 | 26,240 |
| ✔ | | Alexandra Valdez (Nonpartisan) | 7.8 | 18,930 |
| ✔ | | Marvin Mathelier (Nonpartisan) | 5.7 | 13,826 |
| ✔ | Will Onuoha (Nonpartisan) | 4.6 | 11,216 | |
 | Yves Mary Jean (Nonpartisan) | 3.1 | 7,419 | |
| Rachel Miselman (Nonpartisan) | 2.9 | 7,134 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 988 | ||
| Total votes: 243,149 | |||
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Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Marvin Mathelier completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mathelier's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Housing and Transportation - I’ll fight for more affordable rental units and expanded first-time homebuyer programs by taxing greedy out-of-town developers profiting from displacing hard-working Bostonians. I’ll champion a fare-free MBTA with reliable service and expanded routes that connect neighborhoods. Pedestrian safety and enforcing the rules of the road will reduce traffic and make streets safer.
- Public Safety and Quality of Life - Safety is a right, not a privilege. I’ll work to improve community-police relations, increase funding for mental health and substance use, and invest in youth jobs and community-based programs. I’ll prioritize faster snow removal, cleaning up parks, and repairing sidewalks so Boston becomes a city where families feel safe and neighborhoods are vibrant, clean, and welcoming.
- Education and Small Businesses - Schools have to prepare students for the real world. I’ll fight for STEM and vocational programs that are pipelines to good-paying jobs, and a curriculum that includes financial literacy, civics, social-emotional learning, and the arts. We need more grants and city contracts for small businesses, and simplified permitting that allows entrepreneurs to start and grow businesses.
As Chair of the Toussaint Louverture Cultural Center, I turned a 20-year vision into reality, securing a rent-free space in Boston’s West End and raising nearly $300,000 to create a hub for Haitian culture and community. As co-owner of Ula Café, I and my wife Beth have fostered connection by hosting local artists, events, and providing meals for those in need.
As a member of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council, I co-chaired the Housing Committee, advocating for affordable housing and equitable development. I founded Call It Out, a grassroots organization addressing inequities in Boston’s BIPOC communities.
Critically, the council is the only real check on the mayor, and it is important that councilors are independent of the mayor.
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 12, 2025
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