Government
Lifelong JP Resident Beltran Named New Jamaica Plain Liaison by Mayor Wu
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Melissa Beltran is the new Jamaica Plain liaison for the city's Office of Neighborhood Services, and will serve as the primary contact for constituents and businesses wanting to connect for city services. “As a lifelong resident of Jamaica Plain, I've seen firsthand the difference that having equitable access to essential city services can make in our community and I'm extremely thankful for the opportunity to continue to bridge the gap for not only underrepresented populations, but all of Jamaica Plain,” said Beltran via press release. “Melissa and Manuela [Villa Gomez, the new East Boston liaison] were raised in the neighborhoods they will now be serving, and bring this personal connection to their work,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Melissa has proven experience advocating for vulnerable populations in our city...I look forward to working with both of them to better address the daily concerns of our residents.”
Neighborhood Services liaisons help connect residents to city services and resources by facilitating citizen input through service requests, attending neighborhood meetings, and emergency responses. “Melissa and Manuela are already passionate about their roles as liaisons because of their strong ties to their neighborhoods,” said Brianna Millor, Chief of Community Engagement.