As first reported by The Shad Plank, Richmond Mayor Doug Wilder will not be running for re-election. In response to this announcement, Dwight Jones, candidate for mayor, had this to say:
“Mayor Wilder has been an iconic figure in Virginia politics for many years.
“As the first African-American Governor in our nation’s history, Doug Wilder opened doors for many African-American candidates throughout the country. As the first directly elected Mayor of Richmond in over 60 years, Doug Wilder will be remembered for bringing Richmond into an executive form of government.
“Over the next several months I will be laying out my agenda to build a better Richmond, which includes creating a world-class education system and restoring financial accountability to city government. It includes sustaining Richmond’s reputation as a good place to do business and providing a safety net to protect the least among us.
“I commend Mayor Wilder for his service to both to the City of Richmond and the Commonwealth of Virginia, and look forward to the campaign to succeed him as the next Mayor of Richmond.”
The race in Richmond is wide open. Dwight Jones would make a fine successor.
VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is Local 
Any word on who would like to be the next delegate from the 70th District?
Haven’t heard anything.
I liked Wilder. He was probably the best governor we’ve had since Robb.