Read This Message From Jim Gray, Lexington's New Mayor.

Dear Osi,

What a year! It's been a long but inspiring campaign, and I've had the chance to talk to thousands of you across our city. In a surprising upset (to all but the fantastic volunteers and staff on our campaign!), on Tuesday we celebrated victory. The work now begins to give Lexington the Fresh Start it deserves.

I want to thank Mayor Jim Newberry for his service to our city and for a hard-fought, competitive campaign. Henry Clay once said, “Of all human powers operating on the affairs of mankind, none is greater than that of competition.”

It is competitive elections like this one that elevate the issues, that illuminate ideas, that confirm what’s remarkable about Democracy. Even though the campaign may have been contentious at times, I have high regard for Jim Newberry, and for the many voters who supported him.

I hope they’ll continue to be active and engaged. We need them to be. We need their ideas and initiative. Now that the election is over, we must work together to make Lexington a better place.

I want to thank all our volunteers that made this campaign’s success possible. Thank you for your phone calls, emails, facebook messages, postcards and texts. For walking door to door, phone banking at headquarters, and hosting house parties.

A special thanks to the FOP, Firefighters, Community Corrections workers and Civil Service Employees for their endorsements; I am humbled and I deeply appreciate the support you have given me.

While I can’t wave a magic wand and make step changes overnight, I will listen carefully, and my vow is to work hard every day to improve our great city and stand up for all its citizens.

Moving forward, I will need your ideas and support. Stay involved and engaged and together we'll make Lexington a better place for all our people.

Thank you for all you’ve done to make our campaign successful, and for all you do for Lexington.

All the best,

Jim Gray