Charlottesville mayor who hates her city ends reelection bid

Published September 8, 2021 5:49pm ET



The mayor of Charlottesville, Virginia, who clearly hates her own city, has withdrawn from the November City Council election.

Mayor Nikuyah Walker cited the supposed racism of her colleagues as the reason for ending her reelection bid. In Charlottesville, citizens vote for City Council members, who then choose one of their own for mayor. Of course she alleges racism and white supremacy. This is her one and only trick.

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