RICHMOND, Va. — This November, Richmonders will not just help choose a new president – but they’ll also elect a new mayor. Five candidates are running to replace Mayor Levar Stoney. Each will join CBS6 individually to discuss their vision for Richmond.
Community organizer Maurice Neblett calls himself a common man going into politics.
After a moment of silence at his suggestion, Neblett explained that this election is a crucial time and is not just about a vote.
“It’s about the future of our children, because this vote is going to make a great impact on the generations to come,” Neblett said. “It’s about transparency for us. We’ve started this campaign with transparency and accountability from the start, because we know how important it is to communicate and have that trust with the community.”
WTVRNeblett believes there could be more transparency in Richmond’s governance.
“You know, giving our community access and having a line to be able to communicate with our government,” he said.