The City of Quitman will have a new mayor beginning July 1. Steve Watkins Jr. ran unopposed in the 2021 Municipal Elections June 8, 2021.
A reception was held for long-time mayor Eddie Fulton on Sunday honoring his accomplishments and retirement. He has served as mayor for the last 13 years with many accomplishments to claim.
Also retiring after 16 years on the board of aldermen is James Buchanan, Ward 4. Buchanan has been an asset to the city board. He was honored with a celebration at the board meeting Tuesday night.
The Ward 4 seat was a close race with only a five-vote difference. Steve Neely won the seat with 77 votes to Allen Hunt’s 72 votes, and Christopher Reeves with 18 votes. All other seats, including Ward 1 Joe Brooks, Ward 2 Bridgett Peters, Ward 3 Ronald Holloway and At Large Harry Wheat, were unopposed.
The official swearing in will take place on June 27, at 2 p.m. at The Depot.
Other town swearing ins:
Stonewall - Tuesday, June 29, at 6 p.m.at Town Hall
Enterprise - Tuesday, June 29, at 6 p.m.at Town Hall
Shubuta – Sunday, June 27, at 2 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Building
Pachuta - Monday, June 21, at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall
