Youth &  Adolescence/Task Force: started and is an integral part of this initiative because she believes in the youth of Lynn. This was brought before the city council, members have been attending meetings and this taskforce has begun learning more about how we can improve city services to ensure our youth and young adults have a better pathway to adulthood.

Veterans Affairs: As a veteran and the chair of the Council's Veterans Committee, Councilor McClain proposed a resolution to give veterans free parking, which has been enacted. She compiled a list of small businesses in our community that provided discounts or free services to veterans on Veterans Day, and has increased the number of meetings the Veterans Commitee has annually in an effort to amplify the needs of veterans in our city.

Housing: shown continuous support, is learning from, and advocating with community organizations that work to ensure affordable housing/fair housing is accessible in our city. Councilor McClain has written letters opposing rent increases of Lynn residents, which has resulted in improved negotiation with landlords.

Community Policing: the CALM Team has launched. This is a initiative the councilor worked on when it was in its foundational stages. She is proud that the Lynn Racial Justice Team and City of Lynn were able to bring the initiative to fruition.

Lynn Poet Laureate: Brought this before the City Council where it was discussed and brought before the Mayor. The Mayor put this initiative under the supervision of the Arts & Culture planner. A committee was formed, which Councilor McClain was a member of, and Michelle La Poetica Richardson was unanimously voted in as Lynn's First Poet Laureate!

Grand Army of the Republic, Andrew St. Lynn Revitalization Project: Assisting the GAR Board of Trustees to help with the community engagement efforts of the GAR Revitalization Project. 

Opioid Crisis: Shows continuous support and has visited Lynn organizations such as the Peer Recovery Support Center. Ryan House, and Ruth’s Way. Councilor McClain is committed to dealing with the effects of opioid abuse. She is also a member of the city's Opiod Working Group

Education: As an educator Nicole spends a lot of time meeting with students, hearing their concerns and promoting their work. She support efforts to improve Lynn's education system, proven with her vote against charter school expansion. News Coverage

City Council Onboarding Process: New city councilors need support to do this job effectively for their constituents. Councilor McClain is working to bring in more professional development resources to the members of our City Council

Charter Reveiw: Sat on the Charter Reveiew Commitee and advocated for an inclusive preamble, new Department Heads to maintain their benefits, and for City Council members to maintain their power.  Nicole does not believe the executive branch should consolidate power reducing checks and balances.