Gay said she knew her chances were strong because her campaign "had done the polls." She also gave her campaign team credit for the victory, calling it a "well-oiled machine."
"Our team was smarter. We had the know-how," Gay said. "None of [the other candidates] outworked me."
Gay edged by Buonomo, with 6878 votes to Buonomo's 6473.
Mayor Gay
Redevelopment of Somerville has been proceeding at a rapid pace for the last few years, and though it is bringing a new vitality to the city, Gay worries Somerville will lose its working-class feel.
Gay also said that a recent grant from Groundwork USA would help reinvigorate the city.
But Gay also acknowledged the city must keep an eye on gentrification and irresponsible development.
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