Gabriela Coletta Zapata稱她將接任波士頓市議會議長

Gabriela Coletta Zapata。（圖片來自wikipedia)

（Boston Orange編譯）代表東波士頓的第一區市議員Gabriela Coletta Zapata，今（10）日宣佈，已爭取到足夠的支持票數，將於明年一月接掌市議長大位。

波士頓市的市議員選舉在11月4日落幕，13名市議員，除了第7區因在位者未參選，有了新人之外，其餘席位，全由在位者連任。

選舉落幕後，有意爭取明年度市議長席位的市議員們紛紛開始表態，不分區市議員Julia Mejia 和第4區市議員Brian Worrell都積極運作。不過，為遞補Lydia Wdwards當選麻州參議員所留遺缺，在2022年5月當選為波士頓市第一區市議員，並於2023和2025順利連任的Gabriela Coletta Zapata，10日宣佈，她已取得足夠支持，明年將出任波士頓市議會議長。

被人認為是波士頓市長吳弭（Ｍichelle Wu）盟友的Gabriela Coletta Zapata表示，她相信市議會對市民生活的改善，能發揮重要作用，市議會議員之間，即使有分期，也能保持互相尊重與團結合作，為服務居民取得更多成就。她感謝同僚們的支持與尊重。

在東波士頓長大，代表東波士頓、查理士城（Charlestown）、北區和碼頭區等第一選區的Gabriela Coletta Zapata，在上一屆議會中擔任政府運作委員會，以及環境正義、韌性與公園委員會主席。

進入波士頓市議會服務前，Gabriela Coletta Zapata當過時任波士頓市議員的Lydia Edwards的幕僚長，以及麻州眾議員Adrian Madaro的社區聯絡員，有豐富的社區服務經驗，她也曾在新英格蘭水族館負責對外關係，擔任過麻州婦女政治核心小組（Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus）副主任，一直致力賦權女性，輔佐女性從政，投入公共服務領域。

Gabriela Coletta Zapata的學歷包括畢業於波士頓公校的波士頓拉丁學院，以及麻州大學波士頓分校政治系，輔修人權。她和丈夫Sebastian Zapata住在東波士頓。

波士頓市議會副主席，已知將由不分區市議員Henry Santana出任。

BOSTON CITY COUNCILOR GABRIELA COLETTA ZAPATA HAS SECURED VOTES TO SERVE AS NEXT COUNCIL PRESIDENT 

BOSTON - (November 10th, 2025) - Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata has secured enough support from her colleagues to claim the City Council presidency when the new term begins in January. 

“I’m proud to have had the privilege of serving the residents of Boston for eight years with the City Council. I deeply believe in this institution and in the vital role we play in improving the lives of Bostonians every day,” said Councilor Coletta Zapata. “The strength of this Council lies in our ability to respect one another, even when we disagree, and to work together with purpose and integrity. When we lead with respect and unity, we model the kind of civic leadership our city deserves – and we get more done for the residents who count on us. I’m honored to have earned the respect and support of my colleagues on the Council and I look forward to the work ahead.” 

Raised by community advocates in East Boston, Gabriela grew up attending civic association meetings, neighborhood events, and even multiple protests against airport runway expansion with her mom, Nina. Gabriela has dedicated her entire life working in public service to others and giving back to the beautiful, diverse neighborhood that has given her so much.

Gabriela was elected in a special election on May 3, 2022, to replace then-Councilor Edwards. She was re-elected in 2023 and again in 2025. 

Since her election to represent District 1—East Boston, Charlestown, the North End, and the Wharf District—Councilor Coletta Zapata has built on that foundation with a record of tangible results. As Chair of the Committee on Government Operations, she plays a central role in the City Council’s legislative process—overseeing the review, analysis, and negotiation of all ordinances, home rule petitions, and special laws before they advance to the full Council or the Mayor’s desk. This position serves as the final checkpoint for accountability, legal precision, and policy alignment across all city departments, ensuring that every law enacted reflects both community needs and sound governance.

In her additional role as Chair of the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency & Parks, she has led the Council’s efforts to advance local climate resilience, promote sustainability, and expand Boston’s parks network and urban tree canopy—strengthening the city’s commitment to equity and environmental stewardship.

Before her election to the Boston City Council in 2022, Gabriela built a deep record of community service and progressive leadership. She served as Chief of Staff to then-Councilor Lydia Edwards, where she amplified the lived experiences of her neighbors, and worked across the neighborhoods of Charlestown, East Boston, and the North End to address housing affordability, inequities in public education, and the climate threats facing Boston’s coastline. She later led the New England Aquarium’s external relations work, advancing a more resilient, inclusive, and accessible downtown waterfront.

Her dedication to empowering women in politics has been a consistent throughline. As Associate Director of the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus, she helped recruit and train women to run for office and manage campaigns, while building statewide strategies to elect endorsed candidates. She served as a frequent Emerge Massachusetts trainer, mentoring women entering public service. Her early political organizing includes managing Lydia Edwards’s groundbreaking 2017 campaign and serving as community liaison to State Representative Adrian Madaro, roles that cemented her reputation as a collaborative, grassroots leader.

Councilor Coletta Zapata is a proud product of Boston Public Schools and graduated from Boston Latin Academy. She received a degree in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts at Boston as well as a minor in Human Rights. She currently lives in East Boston with her husband, Sebastian Zapata. 

Councilor At-large Henry Santana will serve as Vice President. “I’m deeply honored to serve as Vice President alongside Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata. Gabriela and I first met when we were both staffers on the City Council, and from day one I’ve watched her grow, lead, and deliver for our City,” said Councilor Santana. “It’s been a privilege to partner with her in District 1—working shoulder-to-shoulder, listening to residents, and achieving real results in East Boston, Charlestown, the North End, and the Wharf District. I know she will be an exceptional President—thoughtful, committed, and determined to unite our Council and move Boston forward for every neighborhood. I look forward to the work ahead together.”