City Hall Hustle: Brewster Bails Out

McCracken concedes race to Leffingwell


It’s an emotional moment in City Hall, as badly-trailing Brewster McCracken concedes the mayor’s race to Lee Leffingwell. Will Wynn’s on hand to officiate; the Hustle catches up with the principals afterwards. Keep ya head up!

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