In a city rich with history and cultural diversity, Ruthzee Louijeune is making history of her own. As the first Haitian American elected to Boston’s City Council, and now serving as its President, Louijeune represents a new generation of leadership—one that is bold, progressive, and deeply rooted in community advocacy. Raised in Mattapan and Hyde Park by Haitian immigrant parents, her journey from Boston Public Schools to Harvard Law and the City Council chambers is a testament to hard work, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to justice.
Before stepping into politics, Louijeune built a distinguished career as an attorney, defending families facing eviction, fighting for voting rights at the U.S. Supreme Court, and working as a senior counsel on Senator Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign. Her legal expertise gave her a front-row seat to the systemic challenges faced by Boston’s most vulnerable communities, and she wasted no time translating that experience into legislative action. Since her election, she has championed policies to expand affordable housing, protect renters, and promote economic opportunities for first-generation homeowners.
But Louijeune’s leadership is about more than just policy—it’s about representation and change. Fluent in French, Haitian Creole, and Spanish, she embodies the multicultural heartbeat of Boston, ensuring that the voices of historically marginalized communities are heard at the highest levels. As she leads Boston’s City Council into the future, Ruthzee Louijeune is proving that true leadership isn’t just about holding power—it’s about empowering others and creating a city where everyone has a seat at the table. And she’s just getting started.
