Youngstown voters have made their decision on who they want to lead the city for the next four years.

Independent candidate Derrick McDowell defeated Democrat Jamael Tito Brown, who was seeking a third term in office.

McDowell received 4,570 votes to Brown's 3,669.

McDowell campaigned on several issues, including economic development, education, a transparent and accountable city hall, and looking for ways to stabilize the city's population.

McDowell is a Youngstown businessman who has been running The Youngstown Flea in the city for the last 10 years. Before owning Flea, McDowell served as the community engagement and inclusion coordinator for the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre and Riverfront Park, and had previously held a management position with AT&T.

Brown first took office i

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