Ward 4 Councilor candidate John McLaughlin

Incumbent Ward 4 Councilor John McLaughlin is running unopposed for reelection. He also currently serves as president of the Waltham City Council. 

The Waltham Times contacted McLaughlin for an election profile, leaving two voicemail messages and sending three emails between Oct. 16 to Oct. 23 in attempts to schedule an interview. McLaughlin did not respond.

McLaughlin attended a candidate panel discussion held by the League of Women Voters of Waltham on Oct. 29, but does not have a candidate statement listed on the LWVW website. McLaughlin does not have a current campaign website or any campaign-related social media accounts.