Overview
- The Associated Press projected O'Connor the winner over Republican Tony Moreno on Tuesday night.
- Moreno conceded, said he called to congratulate O'Connor, and indicated he does not plan to run again.
- O'Connor said public safety will get immediate attention and he will forgo a national search to name a police chief early next month.
- Controller Rachael Heisler warned the city is spending more than it takes in as federal relief wanes and Downtown tax assessments fall, with aging vehicles, staffing shortages and heavy overtime compounding strains.
- O'Connor pitched a growth strategy to attract jobs and young families by promoting local strengths in computer science, robotics and artificial intelligence, with staff announcements expected in the coming week and a formal transition invitation from Mayor Ed Gainey.