While national and statewide elections continue to make headlines, another closely watched race is for Richmond’s at-large mayor.
Richmond uses a strong mayor system. That means the nonpartisan mayor, who’s elected every four years, has a few duties: ceremonial support, drafting a city budget, recommending city administrators who are then approved by city Council, and handling the day-to-day oversight of city government services.
Richmond’s current mayor, Levar Stoney, is on his way out after two terms. And five Richmonders are vying to replace him…