Speed Bumps Win Mayoral Election

Alexandria Virginia’s long time mayor was unseated by the only city official, Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg (D), to respond to an outdry after a Halloween hit and run left a 7 year old hospitalized.

The city official worked to get speed bumps installed on the busy street, and checked in with the family of the vicitim.

Speed bumps and the personal touch won her the election to defeat a long standing incumbent, a former mayor, and a third candidate.

Washington Post