LS School Committee Chair Ravi Simon To Run As MA State Representative

SUDBURY, MA — Lincoln-Sudbury School Committee Chair Ravi Simon announced Tuesday that he is running for State Representative in the state's 13th Middlesex District.

Simon, who has served as an aide to Rep. Carmine Gentile (D), announced he will run after Rep. Gentile's decision not to seek re-election after a sixth term.

Rep. Gentile has given his endorsement to Simon, as he looks to represent the district that includes Sudbury, Lincoln, Concord, Wayland and Marlborough.

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“No one is better prepared than Ravi to take on the responsibilities of this office,” said Rep. Gentile. “He has an unmatched understanding of the district, a deep knowledge of the legislative process, and a strong grasp of policy. In Ravi, the district has the opportunity to elect a thoughtful, energetic leader who will be ready on day one.”

Longtime Aide To Rep. Carmine Gentile

Throughout his career as an aide to Rep. Gentile, Simon has helped hundreds of residents with issues including housing, healthcare, unemployment, and public benefits. Simon has drafted and helped advance legislation and amendments, including Rep. Gentile's bills to establish a $20 minimum wage and allow same-day voter registration, according to his announcement.

Additionally, Simon said he has helped secure millions in state funding for local projects across the district, including rail trails, the redevelopment of MCI-Concord, and the development of a new food pantry on the border of Sudbury and Wayland.

“For the last 11 years, Rep. Gentile has been the model of responsive, principled public service. I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked closely with him for five of those years,” said Simon. “In that time, I have had the privilege of getting to know each of the communities in the 13th Middlesex District better. I’m running for State Representative to continue our work fighting for both the progressive values and needs of my home District.”

Lincoln-Sudbury School Committee

In addition to his work as an aide, Simon serves as Co-Chair of the Sudbury Democratic Town Committee and as a member of the Democratic State Committee. He has also served for three years on the Lincoln-Sudbury School Committee, including two years as Chair.

During his time on the committee, he has onboarded a new Superintendent, helped increase educator pay, and banned cellphones in classrooms, according to Simon.

Simon grew up in Subdury and graduated from Lincoln-Sudbury High School. His father's family fled Russia in the early 20th century and his mother immigrated from Sri Lanka to build a new life in the U.S.

“My generation will live with the consequences of the choices we make right now. I’m running because I don’t want us to look back and wish that we had done more to defend our democracy, make Massachusetts affordable, or save our climate and environment. Over the coming months, I look forward to listening closely to residents across the district about their own hopes and dreams for the future.”

See Also:

• Sudbury Select Board Member Charlie Russo To Run For Re-Election
• Sudbury Board Of Assessors Member Liam Vesely To Run For Re-Election
• Sudbury School Committee Member Julie Durgin-Sicree To Run For Re-Election