Ruthanne Fuller
American politician and mayor of Newton, Massachusetts
About Ruthanne Fuller
Born 1957.
Ruthanne Fuller (née Schwartz, born December 1957) is an American politician. She was the first female mayor of Newton, Massachusetts, serving from 2018 to 2026.
Political career In 2009, Fuller was elected to the Newton Board of Aldermen (today known as the City Council), representing Ward 7, after being encouraged to run by retiring member Vern Vance.
In 2021, Fuller won re-election against former city councilwoman Amy Mah Sangiolo.
On December 3, 2024, Fuller announced that she would not run for a third term as mayor.
Electoral history 2021
2017
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Who is Ruthanne Fuller?
American politician and mayor of Newton, Massachusetts (2018-2026)
When was Ruthanne Fuller born?
Ruthanne Fuller was born in 1957 in Detroit.
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