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Bell reflects on win, 2010 agenda

Updated: Thursday, 05 Nov 2009, 3:03 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 04 Nov 2009, 8:26 PM EST

TOLEDO, Ohio - Toledoans selected a new mayor Tuesday evening. Registered voters selected Independent Michael Bell over Democrat Keith Wilkowski in a tight mayoral race (Election night recap: Mike Bell next Toledo mayor).

Bell received 52 percent of the vote compared to Wilkowski's 48 percent, a difference of just over 3,000 votes.

READ: Mayor Finkbeiner letter to Mayor-elect Bell

The mayor-elect visited FOX Toledo News studios Wednesday afternoon, 15 hours after Wilkowski conceded the race to his high school classmate.

FOX Toledo anchor Laura Emerson talked to Mr. Bell on his nearly year-long campaign and the challenges he faces when he takes office Jan. 4.

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