In September 2011, he won a contested primary election for the Democratic Party mayoral nomination, and on November 8,2011 won the general election with 54.9% of the vote, defeating three other candidates (two independents and one Republican).
He won a contested primary election for the Democratic Party mayoral nomination. This was in September 2011. He on November 8,2011 won the general election with 54.9% of the vote. This was in September 2011. He on November 8,2011 was defeating three other candidates (two independents). This was in September 2011. He on November 8,2011 was defeating three other candidates (one Republican). This was in September 2011.