Newton Mayor Announces She Will Not Run For Relection

NEWTON, MA — Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced Tuesday she will not run for reelection after serving 7 years in the position.

Fuller cited her desire to spend more time with her husband, children, and four grandchildren as a main reason for her decision to run moving forward. She also expressed gratitude and satisfaction for what efforts she was a driving force behind during her tenure, including investing in school building renovations, creating Newton Power Choice, opening the upcoming Cooper Center for Active Living, and working with state leaders to make the recently-announced Newtonville MBTA Commuter Rail station possible.

“I have dedicated myself to Newton, its people and our future. I was honored to serve as a City Councilor for eight years before having been elected Mayor,” Fuller said. “Seven years later, I can confidently say that today I am prouder than ever to be a Newtonian and enthusiastic about our future.”

Fuller emphasized that she will be fully dedicated to her position for the remaining 394 days of her term. She encouraged Newtonians who may be considering getting involved in public service to do so.

“Life in Newton is shaped by those who grab an oar and pull and it’s meaningful, satisfying time well spent,” Fuller said. “Newton and its people need you, perhaps now more than ever.”