Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser adopts a newborn baby
WASHINGTON -- The mayor of the nation's capital is a mom after adopting a newborn. Democrat Muriel Bowser announced the adoption in a statement Monday. Her office did not disclose the baby's sex, name, age or photograph.
Bowser has never married or had any children.
The 45-year-old told CBS affiliate WUSA-TV she decided to start the adoption because it was a "great time" in her life and she had "so much to share with a baby." She said notification that the baby was available came "much sooner" than she expected.
"People tell me all the time when they see me with kids, 'you could have a baby. You should have a baby,' and I said, 'okay, maybe I should,'" Bowser says.
#Breaking: Oh, baby! .@MayorBowser is a new mom! Coming up on @wusa9 at 11, my exclusive conversation with the Mayor about #BabyBowser and her life changing journey through the #adoption process. pic.twitter.com/kVfKlxTpMf
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Bowser says she will be taking the next week or so to enjoy time with the baby.
The mayor says she is looking forward to help the baby grow into a wonderful Washingtonian.
Bowser is seeking a second term as Washington's mayor.