Two candidates are running for mayor in Electra ahead of the May 2 election: Anthony McCormick, a current city council member with a background in public works, and Christopher Graham, a longtime resident and business owner.
McCormick’s priorities
McCormick said the city’s most pressing issue is aging infrastructure, particularly water lines and streets.
“Our biggest issue, I think, is our infrastructure as far as getting waterlines repaired. Also, you know we’re notorious for bad streets,” McCormick said. He also said Electra needs more activities for children in summer and more businesses to support economic growth.
Graham’s priorities
Graham said his focus is on cleaning up the city and attracting new industry.
“I’ve lived in Electra most of my life and I’ve seen it go downhill a lot. My main goal is to clean Electra up,” Graham said. He also pointed to water lines and road repair as intertwined challenges. To improve communication, Graham keeps a “town journal” at his business, Crazy Horse, where residents can write down questions or complaints he says he would take to the city.
Election day
Polls are open on Saturday, May 2, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.