A look at Richmond’s projected mayoral winner, Dr. Danny Avula
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Richmond's mayoral race is on the brink of a historic outcome, with Dr. Danny Avula projected to be the city's next mayor -- but results aren't final until every vote is certified. Avula has led the race in six of the city's nine voting districts -- including districts one through five and district seven -- and is poised to take office once the results are official. Michelle Mosby won the remaining three districts. Richmond's voting system, which has been in place since 2003, requires candidates to win a majority of votes in at least five of the city’s nine districts, ensuring that the mayor represents the city as a whole. Dr. Avula, a pediatrician and former director of the Richmond and Henrico health districts, has lived in Richmond’s East End for 20 years. Among his top priorities, Avula has emphasized addressing Richmond’s affordable housing crisis and strengthening community relationships. He also proposed leveraging federal tax credits to create more mixed-income housing. Additionally, he said he will focus on renovating the city’s schools and increasing transparency in the police department. In his campaign, Avula has been clear about his approach to leadership: “This vision for Richmond, our vision, is going to take all of us working in unison. We aren’t running away from our difficult pasts or hard conversations. We know that the only way forward is together, in full honesty, with deep dedication, courage, and embracing the innovation and creativity of our amazing people.”
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Richmond's mayoral race is on the brink of a historic outcome, with Dr. Danny Avula projected to be the city's next mayor -- but results aren't final until every vote is certified.
Avula has led the race in six of the city's nine voting districts -- including districts one through five and district seven -- and is poised to take office once the results are official. Michelle Mosby won the remaining three districts.
Richmond's voting system, which has been in place since 2003, requires candidates to win a majority of votes in at least five of the city’s nine districts, ensuring that the mayor represents the city as a whole.
Dr. Avula, a pediatrician and former director of the Richmond and Henrico health districts, has lived in Richmond’s East End for 20 years.
Among his top priorities, Avula has emphasized addressing Richmond’s affordable housing crisis and strengthening community relationships. He also proposed leveraging federal tax credits to create more mixed-income housing. Additionally, he said he will focus on renovating the city’s schools and increasing transparency in the police department.
In his campaign, Avula has been clear about his approach to leadership:
“This vision for Richmond, our vision, is going to take all of us working in unison. We aren’t running away from our difficult pasts or hard conversations. We know that the only way forward is together, in full honesty, with deep dedication, courage, and embracing the innovation and creativity of our amazing people.”
