Richmond, Va.'s Incoming Mayor Details His City Hall Priorities

Route Fifty: Ask Richmond, Virginia’s mayor-elect, Levar Stoney, what his priorities will be as his term gets underway and one issue stands out: improving the city’s schools.

“I’m not in charge of public education in the city of Richmond,” Stoney said during a phone interview earlier this month. “But I’m raising my hand to say, ‘hold me accountable.’” He added: “I believe the ticket for the city of Richmond to get to the next level is through public education. Giving confidence to parents that they can actually live in the city and raise their kids here.”

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