Later Career
David decided not to run for another term in 2009 and left office on Jan. 1, 2010, replaced by political newcomer Setti Warren, who won a close race against State Representative Ruth Balser.
Cohen has said his decision was based largely on controversy over the city's new Newton North High School. With a price tag exceeding $200 million, the school is the most expensive in Massachusetts.
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