ted hess mahan | Newton MA News and Politics BlogI’ve been hearing rumors all week that Alderman Ted Hess-Mahan is considering running against Mayor Setti Warren but I haven’t spoken with Ted and I hadn’t completely confirmed those rumors — until now. What I have confirmed is this: Alderman Hess-Mahan has consulted City Clerk David Olson on whether he can run for mayor and re-election as alderman at-large for Ward 3 at the same time. The answer is: yes, he can.

Perhaps this is why he has been stalling on giving us an answer about his re-election plans.