In a message he sent out on Twitter around 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, he stated the following:
Congratulations to Dawn O’Connor on her victory tonight. Wishing her the very best in continuing to move the City of Doraville forward.
— Brian Bates (@DoravilleBrian) November 6, 2013
Although Bates’ loss as an openly gay candidate comes as a disappointment to many, O’Connor has confirmed she is supportive of LGBT equality and equal marriage rights.
On a positive note, there was no mudslinging between the two during the campaign.
In an interview with GAVO in September she stated had nothing against Bates whatsoever.
“It’s not that I don’t think he hasn’t done a good job, but I’m willing to put all the time necessary into
it,” she said.