Election Saturday Will Decide Key City Races

Voters in Central will go to the polls Saturday to elect a new Mayor, Police Chief, and five members of the Central City Central.

Incumbent Mayor Mac Watts, Police Chief Doug Browning, and Councilmen Tony LoBue and Louis DeJohn are not seeking reelection.

A runoff in the Council races will be held May 3 if necessary. New city officials will take office July 1.

Candidates for Mayor are Jr. Shelton and Dave Shelton. Interest in the election is high, and political signs have sprung up throughout the city.

Voter turnout could exceed 50 percent, depending on weather.

PHOTO: Central Police Chief Doug Browning (right) has announced his endorsement of James Salsbury for police chief in the election Saturday.