RICHMOND, Va. — Dr. Danny Avula addressed supporters at an event Tuesday in the race for Mayor of Richmond.
"Whether or not you voted for me ... I am going to be a mayor for all of the people of this great city," Avula said, addressing his supporters at an event Tuesday night.
Avula is in the lead in at least five city council districts. A candidate needs the majority of votes in five of the nine to win the mayorship.
"The next four years, hopefully, if all goes well, will bring a lot of new opportunities, but they'll also bring a lot of new challenges," Avula said. "And know that you know our love, our connection, and our shared sense of calling to the city and to serving Richmond is going to pull us through, and I'm really grateful for that."
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"Regardless of the outcome of the presidential election, I just want to assure you all that, as mayor of Richmond, if we get there, if we are mayor of Richmond, that I will do everything in my power to protect our city and its amazing people against extremism of all kinds, and I will pursue every opportunity to uplift the values and the priorities that have united us throughout this mayoral campaign," Avula said.
If none of the candidates win the majority of districts, the two candidates with the most citywide votes will face off in a runoff election in December.
"I am so incredibly honored to have your trust and your partnership as we move forward, and hopefully when these numbers come in, I will say, I cannot wait to get started with all of you all," Avula said. "Thank you so much."
Mayor of Richmond candidates — Andreas Addison, Danny Avula, Harrison Roday, Maurice Neblett, Michelle Mosby
Dr. Danny Avula — a leading healthcare voice during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic — and Harrison Roday — a non-profit and business leader — carried fundraising advantages throughout their campaigns, both pulling in close to a million dollars, according to VPAP.
Both Mosby and Addison have significant name recognition and previous city service as longtime members of Richmond City Council.
Neblett is a community organizer with lifelong ties to Richmond.
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