Vincent C. Gray was sworn in Sunday at the Washington Convention Center as DC's sixth elected Mayor. After gaining 75% of the popular vote gray ousted former mayor Adrian Fenty who many claim grew to distant with the city's predominantly African American residents. Newly sworn in DC Mayor, Vincent Gray on stage with family and the Honorable Eric T. Washington who delivered the Oath during Sunday's inaugural ceremony. Photo/CD Brown. Gray ran on a platform of One City, vowing to unite the city into a city that isn't a Black DC, and a white DC, but One DC. A city where all can live and thrive. That will be the challenge for gray as he begins work in a city that is known for its violence, inequality in education, lack of jobs and job training. Even before the November election Gray faced his share of distractions: One that allegedly accused Gray of giving voters $10 gift cards. On Thanksgiving, Gray left his credit card on the counter of a local CVS where o...
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