RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — All five of Richmond’s mayoral candidates shared a stage on the night of Monday, June 24 inside the chapel on Virginia Union University’s campus. Leaders sounded off on key issues facing the city ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 mayoral election.
One of those five candidates is Andreas Addison who is the current 1st District Councilman.
“It starts with revitalizing every single block and corridor and respecting history while also building anew. That’s the plan we got to focus on is putting investments where it matters most,” Addison said.
Former city councilwoman Michelle Mosby is also running for mayor.
“I need you to get out and vote,” Mosby said during closing statements. “I need Michelle Mosby to be our next mayor. I have proven that I can lead this city.”
Community activist Maurice Neblett said, “When it comes to one Richmond, I’m looking forward to pursuing that future as mayor next fiscal year.”
And Harrison Roday, a Richmond businessman and non-profit leader contributed his thoughts.
“We need a mayor who is a champion of reproductive rights,” Roday said.
Doctor Danny Avula, another of the five candidates, is Virginia’s Department of Social Services Commissioner.
“Through this election you guys are hiring the next leader of the city, the future CEO of a $2.8-billion-dollar public serving agency,” Avula said.
All five of the mayoral candidates sounded off on the hot topics facing the Commonwealth, with the Richmond Mayoral election just five months away.
Monday night’s forum provided a chance for voters to engage directly with the candidates as the mayoral hopefuls worked to make their best impression possible.
“I’m running for mayor because I love our city. I love the people of Richmond. I’m running for mayor because our young people need to see a Black woman as mayor,” Mosby said.
The race for Richmond’s next mayor continues to heat up. All five candidates are vying for the position and making it clear what they stand for.
“I recognize that health is just one aspect of our wellbeing that public health and wellbeing is about economic investment,” Avula said.
Candidates answered previously submitted questions that came directly from community members on education, childcare, the economy, health care and several other issues.
“I bring a deep understanding to the challenges we face but more importantly I bring solutions,” Neblett said.
Under city rules, Mayor Levar Stoney cannot run for a third consecutive term. He is currently running for the lieutenant governor’s seat.
Community members like Sandy Smith say they showed up to Monday night’s forum to make sure they were up to speed with the people who say they want to run the city.
“I am a product of Richmond city schools and Richmond Redevelopment housing Authority. I want to know what they are saying differently? Or are they echoing the same thing from 4 years ago? I’m here to see if there’s any change in the message. I’m here to see where this will go in November,” Smith said.
The special forum was sponsored by The Urban League of Greater Richmond Young Professionals. Click here to watch the 2024 Richmond Mayoral Forum.
The mayoral election is Nov. 5.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — All five of Richmond’s mayoral candidates shared a stage on the night of Monday, June 24 inside the chapel on Virginia Union University’s campus. Leaders sounded off on key issues facing the city ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 mayoral election.
One of those five candidates is Andreas Addison who is the current 1st District Councilman.
“It starts with revitalizing every single block and corridor and respecting history while also building anew. That’s the plan we got to focus on is putting investments where it matters most,” Addison said.
Former city councilwoman Michelle Mosby is also running for mayor.
“I need you to get out and vote,” Mosby said during closing statements. “I need Michelle Mosby to be our next mayor. I have proven that I can lead this city.”
Community activist Maurice Neblett said, “When it comes to one Richmond, I’m looking forward to pursuing that future as mayor next fiscal year.”
And Harrison Roday, a Richmond businessman and non-profit leader contributed his thoughts.
“We need a mayor who is a champion of reproductive rights,” Roday said.
Doctor Danny Avula, another of the five candidates, is Virginia’s Department of Social Services Commissioner.
“Through this election you guys are hiring the next leader of the city, the future CEO of a $2.8-billion-dollar public serving agency,” Avula said.
All five of the mayoral candidates sounded off on the hot topics facing the Commonwealth, with the Richmond Mayoral election just five months away.
Monday night’s forum provided a chance for voters to engage directly with the candidates as the mayoral hopefuls worked to make their best impression possible.
“I’m running for mayor because I love our city. I love the people of Richmond. I’m running for mayor because our young people need to see a Black woman as mayor,” Mosby said.
The race for Richmond’s next mayor continues to heat up. All five candidates are vying for the position and making it clear what they stand for.
“I recognize that health is just one aspect of our wellbeing that public health and wellbeing is about economic investment,” Avula said.
Candidates answered previously submitted questions that came directly from community members on education, childcare, the economy, health care and several other issues.
“I bring a deep understanding to the challenges we face but more importantly I bring solutions,” Neblett said.
Under city rules, Mayor Levar Stoney cannot run for a third consecutive term. He is currently running for the lieutenant governor’s seat.
Community members like Sandy Smith say they showed up to Monday night’s forum to make sure they were up to speed with the people who say they want to run the city.
“I am a product of Richmond city schools and Richmond Redevelopment housing Authority. I want to know what they are saying differently? Or are they echoing the same thing from 4 years ago? I’m here to see if there’s any change in the message. I’m here to see where this will go in November,” Smith said.
The special forum was sponsored by The Urban League of Greater Richmond Young Professionals. Click here to watch the 2024 Richmond Mayoral Forum.
The mayoral election is Nov. 5.