Bruce Harrell conceded the mayoral race to Katie Wilson this afternoon. And he finally said her name in public.

In a packed room full of aides, campaign staff, city council members, and supporters, Harrell announced that he’d already congratulated Katie Wilson on her win, and offered his administration’s support in the transition. He put on his best face.

“I feel very good about the future,” he said. “I've said repeatedly that this job does not belong to one person. It certainly didn't belong to me. I simply borrowed the title of The Mayor to enjoy the wonderful opportunity to serve the public, and it's been my absolute honor, the honor of my lifetime, to serve in this role.”

He was conciliatory, hopeful, and genuinely kind of funny (he didn’t pull out a basketball, but he did announce

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