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Candidate profile: Jerry Willis seeks re-election as Wetumpka mayor
The Montgomery Advertiser sent the same questions to each of the candidates in the mayor's races for Prattville and Wetumpka ahead of the Aug. 26 municipal elections. Millbrook Mayor Al Kelley is unopposed. This is part of a series of stories on each candidate containing their responses, which have edited for style and brevity.
Jerry Willis
Age: 83
Occupation: Mayor of the City of Wetumpka
Political experience: Seeking his fourth term as mayor, served one term on the Wetumpka City Council before being elected mayor
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Willis is seeking his fourth term as mayor of Wetumpka and faces one challenger.
Question: Why are you running for mayor?
Answer: Because I believe we can continue making a difference for Wetumpka, and we've already proven we can do it. We have a strong, highly qualified team that has achieved great success, and I want to keep that momentum going.
What qualifies you to be mayor?
I bring 17 years of experience as mayor and four years as a city council member. I have a clear plan for Wetumpka's future and a proven record of putting that plan into action successfully.
If elected what will be your priority?
My priority will be to continue executing our plan to make Wetumpka the best it can possibly be for our residents, businesses and visitors.
Which cities will hold elections?
Municipal elections are set for cities and towns in Autauga, Elmore and Montgomery counties, with the exception of the City of Montgomery. Municipal elections will also occur in Selma, Tuscaloosa, Pike Road and other cities.
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