BY BRIGITTE TOULON
NNB Reporter
ST. PETERSBURG – Although Will Newton did not win the position for District 7, he won’t let the loss bring him down. He remains hopeful for the future of the District.
“I want to thank my team and all the people who supported me,” said Newton.
As for the race and it’s outcome, Newton said, “We ran an incredible race, and did an incredible amount of things in five months.”
When asked if he would do anything different, he responded, “I wouldn’t, I think the difference is time.” Newton did not start his campaigning until July, whereas his opponent, Lisa Wheeler-Brown, started in January.
Newton will continue to, “work on behalf of the men and women who put on uniforms and protect us.”