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Ruberto Defeats Walto AgainBy Jen Thomas - November 07, 2007
PITTSFIELD - It was all about close races and big disappointments in the city on election night but none of that fazed Mayor James M. Ruberto who defeated challenger Donna M. Walto with a hefty 70 percent of the vote.
"I'm just so appreciative. I think this makes a statement that Pittsfield appreciates a government that works and Pittsfield appreciates a government that is led by a mayor who is willing to move forward," said Ruberto after seeing the election results on Tuesday night.
Ruberto received 6,515 of the 9,515 votes cast in the city, easily claiming victory over Walto, who garnered 2,533 votes. Walto also ran against Ruberto in the 2005 election, losing by a similar 72-percent margin.
City voters were also overwhelmingly in favor of supporting casino gambling in the state. A nonbinding referendum on Tuesday's ballots asked constituents to weigh in on Gov. Deval Patrick's plan to draw revenue to the state by developing casinos. Though members of the Berkshire delegation have vocally opposed the plan, city residents supported the initiative, with a vote of 5,422 to 3,845.
According to the City Clerk's office, a meager 33 percent of registered voters came out to the polls on Tuesday.
With the campaign behind him, Ruberto said he was ready to focus on the next two years and "setting a more progressive agenda."
"You don't move forward if you maintain the status quo. You just move backward," said Ruberto.
Among supporters at the Italian-American Club, Ruberto said his main priorities for his next term include continuing the city's so-called cultural renaissance and ensuring city youth receive quality educations.
"To move forward, time is of the essence, especially for our children. How are we going to deliver the message that our children are part of our future success? We need to work on making sure they get the best education possible," he said.
Walto was not available for comment on Tuesday night.
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