‘Sign of a healthy democracy.’ Somerville will have a race for mayor. - The Boston Globe

‘Sign of a healthy democracy.’ Somerville will have a race for mayor. - The Boston Globe

Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne will seek a third term, she said Tuesday, one day after a city councilor announced a bid for the city's top job.

Jake Wilson announces candidacy for Somerville mayor

Councilor-At-Large Jake Wilson is launching a campaign for mayor in the 2025 Somerville municipal election. A two-term Councilor-At-Large, Wilson is looking to bring accessible, collaborative, and decisive leadership to the job. With a focus on innovative problem solving and communication, Wilson’s time on the City Council has seen him serve as the chair of the Finance Committee since 2022. As Finance chair, he has overseen and overhauled the an…

Councilor at large Jake Wilson announces a run for Somerville mayor, first to declare for 2025 - Cambridge Day

Somerville councilor at large Jake Wilson says he will run for mayor, a potential challenger for Katjana Ballantyne, a two-term mayor who has not announced if she will seek a third term for the election still more than 10 months away.