David Linsky (5th Middlesex)

David Paul Linsky is a Democrat representing the 5th Middlesex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, which includes the town of Natick and precincts 2 and 3 of Wayland. A lifelong Natick resident, he has served since 1999 and practices as a trial attorney. Notable achievements include leadership as Vice-Chair of the House Revenue Committee, past Chair of the House Committee on Post Audit & Oversight for 12 years, and House Chair of the Joint Committee on Federal Stimulus Oversight. He is a national leader in gun violence prevention legislation, an early supporter of Massachusetts' universal health insurance law , and advocate for marriage equality. Linsky secured funding for new schools like Natick High School and played key roles in criminal justice reform.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Natick High School; B.A., Colby College ; J.D., Boston College Law School ; Career Prosecutor School, Houston, Texas.
• Political Experience: Natick Democratic Town Committee and Natick Town Meeting ; Natick Conservation Commission ; Middlesex County Assistant District Attorney , prosecuting cases including sexual assault, murder, and white-collar crime; Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Middlesex , with service on committees including Revenue, Transportation, Public Safety, and Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development.