Celina A. Reyes
Democratic · MA · Lawrence City Councilor at Large
Celina Reyes is a Lawrence city councilor who runs a family child care business and was the first president of SEIU 509's Family Child Care Chapter. Her priorities are lowering housing and utility costs and expanding early education and vocational training.
Where Celina A. Reyes stands, based on their records
Supports
Labor Rights (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (1 record)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 1 support
Joined an SEIU 509 rally at the State House on August 18, 2026 as president of the union's Family Child Care Chapter, calling on lawmakers to raise state payment rates for child care providers who serve low-income families.
August 18, 2026Supports Labor Rights
Source: wwlp.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
Voted yes on January 12, 2026 for Lawrence to buy a $975,000 airport hangar for Greater Lawrence Technical School, which agreed to buy it back within five months. The council ratified the purchase 7-1.
January 12, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityoflawrence.com
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Joined an SEIU 509 rally at the State House on August 18, 2026 as president of the union's Family Child Care Chapter, calling on lawmakers to raise state payment rates for child care providers who serve low-income families.
August 18, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: wwlp.com
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Received the endorsement of Progressive Massachusetts for the 16th Essex state House seat on June 25, 2026.
June 25, 2026
Source: progressivemass.com
Received the endorsement of Mass Alliance, a coalition of progressive groups, for the 16th Essex state House seat in April 2026.
April 8, 2026
Source: massalliance.org
Seconded the motion on February 3, 2026 to create a grant-funded city Energy Advocate job to reach residents about city energy programs. The council approved it unanimously.
February 3, 2026
Source: cityoflawrence.com
Past races Celina A. Reyes ran in:
- Massachusetts State Representative 16th Essex District · November 3, 2026 · 16th Essex District; Massachusetts
- Massachusetts State Representative 16th Essex District · September 1, 2026 · 16th Essex District; Massachusetts