Rebecca Walker Grossman Launches City Council Campaign Sunday

NEWTON, MA – Rebecca "Becky" Walker Grossman will kick off her campaign for Newton's Ward 7 councilor-at-large this weekend. Walker Grossman will host a campaign launch event Sunday, Feb. 12 at 4:30 p.m. at the Woman's Club.

Walker Grossman announced her candidacy for one of two Ward 7 at-large seats in December. Incumbent Ward 7 Councilor-at-large Ruthanne Fuller will not seek re-election as she will run for mayor. Walker Grossman became an assistant district attorney in Middlesex County after graduating from Harvard Law School. She is the daughter-in-law of former Democratic National Committee Chairman Steve Grossman and worked on his 2010 campaign for state treasurer.

Walker Grossman has lived in Newton with her husband, a Newton native, for six years and said her family is "deeply invested" in the community. She has two young children who are "fourth-generation Newtonians." The oldest started kindergarten at Ward Elementary School this year.

Her chief concerns are public schools, responsible growth, infrastructure, prudent financial management and public safety, she wrote in a letter to residents announcing her candidacy.

The Woman's Club is located at 72 Columbus Street.

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