Dr. Bob shares how Richmond's changing demographics impacted the mayor's race
When Richmond voters elected Danny Avula as the city's next mayor, he became the first non-African American candidate to win that seat since Richmonders began electing a strong mayor in 2004.
Danny Avula is poised to win Richmond's mayoral race
Danny Avula is poised to win Richmond's mayoral election and beat out four other candidates for the top position in city government.Why it matters: If he wins, he'll be the first-ever immigrant and Asian mayor of Richmond and the first non-Black mayor in over 20 years.
Richmond mayor-elect Danny Avula shares his outlook for the city
On Wednesday afternoon, standing next to outgoing Mayor Levar Stoney in front of City Hall, Dr. Danny Avula laid out his vision for Richmond and his administration, after emerging as the leading candidate in the city’s mayoral race.
Virginia: Danny Avula Poised To Make History As Richmond’s Next Mayor
Avula’s roots are deep in service. His father Raj grew up in rural India and immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 19, serving in the U.S. Navy before working for the Department of Defense. His mother is Lalitha who brought him to the US when he was six months old.
Mayor-elect Danny Avula announces transition team leadership
Dr. Danny Avula, Mayor-elect of the City of Richmond, has announced his Mayoral Transition Team leadership.This team will aid Avula’s transition into the role of Richmond mayor. Reginald “Reggie” Gordon with Richmond Memorial Health Foundation and Katherine Whitney with management consulting firm Warren Whitney will serve as co-chairs of the transition.
Learn more about Dr. Danny Avula, Richmond's mayor-elect
Avula is a familiar face in Richmond, having served as director of the Richmond City and Henrico County health districts and later state vaccination coordinator during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Danny Avula, Mayor Stoney discuss the future of Richmond
Mayor Levar Stoney held a press conference with mayor-elect Dr. Danny Avula on Wednesday to talk about the future of Richmond ahead of a change in leadership.
Dr. Danny Avula is Richmond’s New Mayor
Dr. Danny Avula won Richmond's mayoral election, securing six out of nine districts. His broad support across the city positioned him ahead of former councilor Michelle Mosby, who held a strong base in specific areas.
Avula Poised to be Richmond's Next Mayor
All signs point toward Dr. Danny Avula becoming Richmond’s next mayor.
Avula likely to be Richmond’s next mayor
City of Richmond residents appear to have selected Dr. Danny Avula as their new mayor, according to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections. All the precincts were fully reported just after midnight by VDOE,
Richmond mayor's race still undecided
Preliminary data from the state’s Department of Elections showed Dr. Danny Avula ahead in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 7th districts. Michelle Mosby led in the 6th, 8th
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Mayor-elect Danny Avula, Stoney pledge ‘streamlined transition process’
Hours after clinching his bid to become Richmond’s next mayor, mayor-elect Danny Avula joined outgoing Mayor Levar Stoney in ...
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Williams: Can our doctor mayor heal what ails Richmond?
If Trump's win portends the demise of democracy as we know it or the end of the global post-World War II order, Avula's ...