Leary to run at large in November
Ward 1 City Councilor Alison Leary will be running for the Ward 1 At Large Seat this fall, according to her website.
This switch is, no doubt, motivated by the fact that
Fuller is winning at fundraising
From Jonathan Dame at Wicked Local Newton..
Ruthanne Fuller has an early fundraising advantage over Scott Lennon in Newton’s 2017 mayoral race – but both candidates are ahead of where their predecessors were during the 2009 election, a review of campaign finance records shows
VILLAGE 14 POLL: Newton’s next mayor
So far, two candidates — City Council President Scott Lennon and City Councilor Ruthanne Fuller — have said they’re running to succeed Mayor Setti Warren next fall. So for those of you who need something to talk about at the Thanksgiving table besides Donald Trump — and for those who need something read on your iPhone while everyone else is talking about Donald Trump at the Thanksgiving table — we present our first poll for the 2017 election season. [polldaddy poll=”9587520″]
Should City Councilors give up their seats if they’re running for mayor?
Newton Mayor Setti Warren’s announcement last week that he will not seek reelection next fall has already set off some announcements for from would-be successors. So far, City Council President Scott Lennon and City Councilor Ruthanne Fuller have tossed their...Lennon announces 2016 City Council committee assignments
Soon-to-be-City Council President Scott Lennon has announced the committee assignments for 2016, including a few interesting changes. Here’s the full list. And here’s a summary of the changes: Finance: No change Land Use: Jake Auchincloss replaces Susan...Board’s timetable for Austin Street vote
I asked BOA President Scott Lennon about the anticipated schedule for the Land Use and full board votes on Austin Street. I also wanted to make sure it didn’t have to go through any other committees such as Finance. His answer follows: “Austin Street is...
How Scott Lennon celebrated his birthday
Today was Board of Alderman President Scott Lennon’s birthday and here he is celebrating at a Public Facilities Committee meeting on storm water rates.* Happy birthday President Lennon! *Note: He’s not even on the...Should Scott Lennon resign his ward seat before the special election?
The TAB’s Trevor Jones had an oped column today that raised the suggestion that if Alderman Scott Lennon were to resign from his Ward 1 seat now, voters could have the opportunity to fill both the At Large and Ward 1 aldermen seats during the June special...