In November, Hampton residents will choose a new mayor for the first time in 8 years after Donnie Tuck opted not to seek re-election.
HAMPTON, Va. — Mayor Donnie Tuck is not running for re-election, making way for two former firefighters vying for the city’s top role.
Jimmy Gray and Richelle Wallace are running for the job.
Gray, the city’s former fire chief and assistant city manager, has been vice mayor since 2018 and wants to continue many of the city’s recent strategies.
“I think the next step for me to be able to continue the progress that we made the last several years is for me to step into that role of mayor and lead the city into the future,” he said.
He says he wants to build on the city’s investments in public safety and provide more resources to support youth in the community.
“I want to continue …