DOTHAN: Tonight the Houston County Republican Party held a forum with the candidates for Dothan Mayor and Associate Commissioners.
Incumbent Dothan Mayor Mark Saliba was the only candidate for Mayor who participated in the forum. Saliba is in his second term for Mayor and asking to be elected to a third term as Mayor. Saliba has given 110% plus of his time during the 8 years he has served as Mayor. He asks each registered voter for their vote on August 5th.
Two of the candidates for District 3 Associate Commissioner. Incumbent Commissioner Bradley Bedwell asked for someone to run in District 3. Bedwell said that is the way you gauge your service to the citizens. Bedwell also said by getting on the streets seeking votes it allows you to have one on one with the people. There are three in District 3 Commission race and only one opponent took the time to appear and that was David Haight.
The incumbent in District 4, John Ferguson, is not seeking re-election. Two candidates, David Stock and Josh Chapman are seeking election as District 4 Commissioner. Both are businessmen. David Stock also owns The Forum, and event venue, on West Main Street. Stock said he invested in downtown Dothan to contribute to the growth and success of Downtown. Chapman is self employed and at one time was an employee of the City of Dothan.
