You do what you think is right, but when you put yourself out there, you know you're going to get criticized. It's the same way being on the city commission.

It wasn't contrived or a stunt -- that's the way I am.

A good general goes to battle with his soldiers.

Losing to me is like Kryptonite to Superman.

City races usually don't get much publicity. But Us Weekly and People magazine were both there on Sunday I'm grateful, because it brings attention to me and the city.