Bowie, a city in the US has just voted in its first African-American mayor, Tim Adams. He is also the first person with a physical disability to be elected a mayor, UGC reports
Bowie, Maryland, is situated in Prince George’s county which is known as the wealthiest Black county in the United States of America.
Adams is the city’s first new mayor in 20 years and also its first Black mayor. The new mayor has been wheelchair-bound after he was involved in accident years back.
Tim Adams is the first African-American mayor of Bowie, he is also the first man with a physical disability to win an election.
According to WUSA9, Adams reacted to his election thus: “I think being the first Black mayor of Bowie, in particular, is something that is historic. It’s very humbling.”
Speaking on his disability, Adams said: “I think as someone who’s had challenges, being disabled, I think it also shows a lot of character of the people of this city because they look past that.”
UGC reported that Adams, a successful entrepreneur provides support to customers of the department of defence. He has been a resident of Bowie for 25 years.