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Mayor John Suthers introduced Yemi Mobolade as the next mayor of Colorado Springs in a cabinet meeting Wednesday morning.

(CNN) — Political newcomer Yemi Mobolade will become Colorado Springs’ first elected Black mayor defeating Republican Wayne Williams in Tuesday’s runoff election.

Yemi Mobolade, a Nigerian immigrant, is the first Black man elected to lead Colorado Springs. He discussed his new role, his faith and getting ready to hit the ground running.

Yemi Mobolade is the first Black man and first non-Republican to be elected mayor of Colorado Springs, Colo., in more than four decades.

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An independent candidate defeated a longtime Republican office holder to become the first elected Black mayor in Colorado Springs.

Yemi Mobolades stunning victory in the mayor’s race appears to have been an alignment of the stars, enabling the newcomer to defeat a career politician with deep ties to power

I have a confession to make. I didn’t get involved in Yemi Mobolade’s campaign until the last three weeks.

Mayor John Suthers introduced Yemi Mobolade as the next mayor of Colorado Springs in a cabinet meeting Wednesday morning.

Advertisement By Izunna Okafor History was made on Tuesday, as Nigerian-born American businessman, Yemi Mobolade, emerged the new Mayor of the Colorado Springs in Colorado State, United…