The devil is in the details: Mayor Ruais’ record warrants a closer look

Monday, November 3, 2025Monday, November 3, 2025

We’re in the final days of this year’s municipal election cycle, and at Tuesday night’s mayoral debate, Mayor Ruais made several claims about his record that caught my attention. Most were technically true, but as an Alderman with a front-row seat at City Hall, I know much of what he touts is loaded with nuance. When glossed over in 30-second debate responses or simplified for headlines, his claims become misleading.

Take gerrymandering off the table for both parties

Monday, September 23, 2024Friday, December 10, 2021

This is a tactic that has been employed by both parties over the years, begging the question: what can be done to take power out of the ruling party’s hands and place it back in the voter’s hands? One answer is the Freedom to Vote Act, currently up for debate in the US Senate. Contrary to popular belief, this is a bill that enjoys widespread support among a broad range of voters and lawmakers spanning the political spectrum.

Letters: Manchester Schools – Why should I care?

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Sunday, September 13, 2020