A local Salem resident, Alexander Mitchell-Munevar, has been nominated by Governor Baker as a judge on the Massachusetts Housing Court.
The Housing Court handles cases such as landlord-tenant issues, health and building code violations, and discrimination complaints. There are currently 2 open positions no the 15 member court.
Alexander Mitchell-Munevar began working on housing issues in 2008 at Greater Boston Legal Services and has since worked representing low-income tenants. He also helped found the Latino Leadership Coalition and serves on the Salem Board of Registrars of Voters.
The Governor’s Council will vote on whether to confirm the nomination.
