My plans for next year

After checking in with my campaign team and consulting with my family, I am sticking with the decision I made after last year’s municipal election that I will not be seeking re-election to the Newton City Council in the 2025 fall elections.

Thank you to Ward 5 for your confidence in me three times to serve you as Ward Councilor. Thank you, again, for voting for me to move up to the state level, although we finished a strong second place in the wider district this year. I know some of you will be disappointed to see me depart this role, but the time has come for me to find other avenues of public service for now. I am so grateful to all those who have supported me over the years in my campaigns.

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