In the mayor’s race, unofficial results show Mayor Levar M. Stoney winning re-election by beating his four challengers in six of the city’s nine districts.

It has been an interesting race and well run by his two closest competitors, City Councilwoman Kim B. Gray and Alexsis E. Rodgers.

Throughout this race, Richmonders have said they want a leader who will take the city forward during the next four years. We believe Mayor Stoney has the drive, skills, ability and vision to do that, and we hope the people of Richmond will encourage him as they continue to hold him accountable.

City Council will have two new members, while the Richmond School Board will have four. The problems immediately confronting our city and our schools — chiefly COVID-19 and its impact on families, their health and livelihoods, businesses, schools, learning, day care possibilities and opportunities — can only be solved by a collective effort and vision, with input from the people.

There is a lot that needs to be worked out in the days and months ahead. We hope that Mayor Stoney and the new City Council and School Board are up to the task.