Manchester Mayor Files To Run For Reelection

MANCHESTER, NH — Mayor Jay Ruais officially filed his paperwork this morning to seek a second term leading the city of Manchester.

Under the leadership of Mayor Jay Ruais, Manchester has been ranked the third best-run city in America, and the hottest housing market in the United States. His record fundraising and strong polling show a great deal of support among the people of Manchester. Since publicly announcing his intention to run for re-election in January, Ruais' campaign reports over $500,000 raised, with more than $450,000 cash on hand. Additionally, a poll taken in January found that by a nearly 2-1 margin, city residents feel the city is heading in the right direction.

Ruais released the following statement:

“When we were sworn into this office some nineteen months ago, we promised the people of Manchester ‘a new beginning’ with the goal of making Manchester the best mid-sized city in the United States. Working collaboratively with our community partners, we have realized many successes on affordable housing, reducing crime and overdoses all while delivering two budgets that came further under the tax cap than any previous budgets. Through our efforts in implementing a comprehensive approach on homelessness, we have housed over 55 homeless veterans and more than 50 other individuals through the work of the Engagement Center. However, we know much more work remains, and we are just getting started. We have bigger plans on the horizon to keep Moving Manchester Forward. I humbly ask you for the opportunity to lead the city for another two years so that we can continue achieving positive results for the Queen City.”

Submitted by the Ruais for Mayor Campaign