We welcome the new Holyoke City Councilwoman at-large, Mimi Panitch, to share with us about her perspective on local government, its priorities, and the learning needed in all ends.

As a lawyer, and someone with 15 years of experience at the Holyoke Planning Board, her new role at the City Council is a transition full of challenges and priorities she is ready to address.

This interview is part of our conversations with the newly elected officials for Holyoke City Council and Holyoke School Committee.