Richmond City Council President Bill Pantele was walking, talking and acting like a candidate for Mayor yesterday.
Pantele showed up at the Richmond launch of former Gov. Mark Warner’s bid for U.S. Senate at the Virginia Biotech Center off Leigh Street, shaking hands and smiling broadly. After shaking one supporter’s hand, he made a mock gesture to the man’s suit coat pocket. Looking for a wallet, perhaps?
One elected official yesterday said Pantele has indicated that he will make a run for the roses. When asked directly by the TD if he was in the race, Pantele’s smile got even wider. Then he winked.
He said he would make a decision soon, but backed off confirming whether he was in. “A lot can happen in 30 days,” he said.
Also in the crowd was Del. Dwight Jones, who recently announced he would challenge for the top job.
Mayor Doug Wilder has yet to decide whether he will seek reelection. The deadline to file is June 10.
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