Matt Mleczko

Princeton faces real challenges but also exciting opportunities for smart and inclusive growth, the kind that can not only preserve but amplify what makes Princeton a special place... It will require making smart use of land to reduce carbon emissions and promote greater diversity while retaining Princeton’s tree-lined, small-town feel. It will require simplifying burdensome regulations and processes that stand in the way of housing access and affordability.

Naba Sharif, MD and Sumra Tayebaly, MD

What ...inspires us about Marina is that she could have chosen the easier path and focused solely on advancing her career, but instead chose service. She stepped forward to help address Princeton’s challenges despite criticism and personal sacrifice (should she be elected to Council, she will end her work in Princeton to avoid any conflict of interest) because she believes this community is worth fighting for, just as we do. At a moment when many people feel disconnected from government, Marina offers qualities increasingly rare, which are competence, vision, and optimism grounded in real expertise.

Evan Anderson

As a mother, immigrant, housing and transportation advocate, architect (Marina has committed to divesting her Princeton-based architecture practice to avoid any future conflicts of interest), and podcaster, she brings a uniquely informed perspective and a tireless focus on practical, forward-looking solutions.

Pallavi Nuka 

For our town to realize Vision Zero and meet its climate and sustainability goals, we have to address the underlying housing, land use, and transportation challenges. Marina Rubina offers the kind of leadership Princeton needs to achieve a more affordable, safer, and sustainable community.

Tony Nelessen:

I have known Marina for many years, specifically as a board member of Princeton Future and as an engaged citizen. Marina is an architect, planner, business owner, bicycle and transit user, blogger, and mother who is bright, dedicated, energetic, and knows the town’s zoning and administrative process well. She will be the most valuable, if not invaluable, new professional on the Council in the coming years. She is a pleasure to work with and is totally dedicated to this town.

Simin Gul and Noreen Khan: 

Marina brings empathy, patience, and a collaborative spirit, qualities that are essential for effective local leadership. She is someone who not only understands policy, but also values people and community.

Chris Sturm: 

Council Candidate Rubina Approaches Challenges By Putting People First

Alice and Joe Small

Marina represents fresh blood with new ideas, and will be a welcome addition to Council. As a small business owner herself, she has the financial and budgeting expertise to examine Princeton’s budget and help guide the Council to thoughtful and sustainable decisions... No one has personally committed so much to making a success of her tenure on Council as has Marina. She will give up her architecture practice in Princeton in order to avoid any conflicts of interest.

Suzanne Lehrer

I trust that Marina’s values, expertise, and experience will help guide the town toward creative, thoughtful, and community-focused decisions about how the Westminster property and other local spaces are utilized, renovated, and developed.

Sam Bunting

Fresh perspectives that Princeton needs to tackle the challenges that the coming years will bring.

Karen Jezierny

Kim’s Next Generation Leaders training is designed to support leaders like Marina, who, in Kim’s own words, are “…good, hardworking people focused on developing tangible solutions, working where the rubber meets the road, and injecting integrity and civility into our politics.”  That description fits Marina Rubina to a tee.

Felicia A. Spitz

Leadership that is proactive, creative, and grounded in a belief that Princeton should remain accessible to people of all backgrounds and income levels.