MIDLAND CITY: On Monday there was a Midland City Meet The Candidate’s Forum held at Midland City Elementary School.
The event was organized by Pamela Brooks-Thomas, a Midland City resident. Most all of the candidates were present. A few were unable to attend due to work. The forum began at 6 PM.
Ms. Thomas-Brooks asked Rickey Stokes to be the moderator for the meeting. And Rickey Stokes appreciates the invitation.
Each candidate was given 3 minutes to introduce themselves to those in attendance. At one point there was discussion of taking questions but later decided not to accept questions from the audience.
The vent was well attended. A good field of incumbents and opponents for the registered voters of Midland City to select from on August 26.
MAYOR: Cynthia ” Cindy ” Gary, Incumbent: JoAnn Bennett Grimsley, former Mayor, Opponent.
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1: Kendall Shirah, Incumbent: Kelvin Hall, Opponent: Lonnie Mims, Opponent
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2: No Incumbent: John Boggs; Rosa W. Lingo: Phyllis Minniefield
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3: Elaine Knight, Incumbent: Moly Doster Allen, Opponent
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4: Delbert Chandler, Incumbent: Cynthia ” Cindy ” Pittman, Opponent
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5: Dennis Matthews, Incumbent: DeLaine ” Hawkins ” Spencer: Hannah Whigham, Opponent.
