Antonio Mabry, an 18-year-old from Greenwood, will exercise his right to vote in the Dec 2 runoff election for District 24 State Senator. As a senior at Amanda Elzy High School, Mabry plans to share his perspective on policies affecting his community.
Mabry attended a candidate forum in Charleston, where Dr. Curressia M. Brown and Justin Pope discussed issues like economic development, crime rates, healthcare, and education. Brown emphasized the need for full funding of public schools, while Pope advocated for investing in local teachers and vocational training.
Both candidates acknowledged the importance of mental health intervention to address rising crime rates in District 24. However, they expressed different approaches to solving the issue.
The winner of the runoff election will complete David Jordan’s term after his retirement this summer. A new senator has not been elected to the district in over 30 years.
Mayor Sedrick Smith and Mississippi House Rep. Tracey Rosebud attended the candidate forum, expressing their support for both candidates. They look forward to working with whoever wins the election to address community issues.
The Dec 2 runoff election is set to take place in Leflore, Tallahatchie, and Panola counties, giving residents a new senator after over three decades without one.
Source: https://www.mississippifreepress.org/delta-senate-candidates-share-views-on-education-mental-health-and-crime-in-charleston