ABC News After Braxton was sworn in, he said there didn’t seem to be any problems.... Braxton says he met with the former mayor, who handed him the keys and “ walked off.” And early on, Braxton said there was no debate that the incumbent mayor was being replaced.... In a city resolution that was signed by the former mayor, the city confirmed that Braxton was" declared to the office of mayor." Braxton and his council members say they were able to have one meeting at the town hall....

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailGet our free Inside Washington emailEmail* SIGN UPI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent.... He then appointed a new town council as other mayors have done. But when he won Braxton was locked out of the town hall, barred from opening the municipal mailbox and never given access to the management of the town’s finance