Richmond’s 81st mayor, Dr. Danny Avula, sworn-in privately ahead of Inauguration Day

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Dr. Danny Avula was officially sworn in as Richmond's 81st mayor during a private ceremony on Tuesday. The private swearing-in was held at Avula's home with the City Clerk and his family in attendance on Dec. 31. "I’m incredibly humbled by this opportunity and excited to get to work! Thank you, Richmond, for putting your trust in me, and I promise that I will do everything possible, work as hard as I can, and do whatever it takes to make Richmond a place where everyone can thrive," Avula said in a statement. "It’s going to take all of us, and I can’t wait to start working together." According to a release from Avula's team, his ceremonial swearing-in will take place at Martin Luther King Middle School on Saturday, Jan. 11, at 9 a.m. The event will be free to attend but registration is required. (Photo courtesy of Danny Avula's Office)(Photo courtesy of Danny Avula's Office) Also on Jan. 11, there will be a number of Inauguration Day events that will serve as opportunities for community service. A full list of those events can be found on the Community Foundation's website. There will also be a ticketed celebration at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to end the day. More information about Inauguration Day can be found on Avula's website.