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Qualifying for the August municipal elections officially began last week and candidates hoping for a position at the governing table have made their intentions known.
Brewton Mayor Yank Lovelace has announced that he is seeking re-election to the seat and hopes to retain his position when the polls close on Aug. 26.
In a prepared statement, Lovelace indicated he is ready to continue to lead the city.
“I am announcing this week that I will be seeking reelection as Mayor of the City of Brewton,” Lovelace said in his statement. “Serving three terms has been the honor of my life, and with your support, I will continue the work that keeps us economically competitive and moving forward. I have been deliberate in investing time and resources into our infrastructure—water, sewer systems, paving, sidewalks and parks. We added two splash pads and a pool, pickleball courts and other amenities to improve the quality of life for people who call Brewton home.”
Lovelace, who will be running for a third term, said the city has seen growth in many ways during his time in office.
“In 11 years we secured more than $30 million in grant funding invested in those projects, and in life-saving equipment for our fire department. I am grateful that you trusted me to help lead this city forward, and I humbly ask for your continued support.”
Qualifying for the upcoming municipal election will close on June 24 for those running for seats in city government. For those planning to vote in the upcoming election, residency must be established no later than July 27 in order to vote in the election for city government positions. Registration for voting is open until Aug. 11 for the purposes of voting in the Aug. 26 municipal elections.