Many hopefuls seeking Dothan public offices briefly spoke about themselves and their platforms at a candidate forum on Thursday.
Attendees of the Houston County Republican Women’s meeting heard from contenders for mayor, city commission and school board seats. Each was given two minutes to tell potential voters why they should be elected to office.
MayorMayor Mark Saliba, who is seeking a second term, noted the strong growth of Dothan’s economy over recent years alluding to several upcoming economic project announcements.
“I am fully vested and invested in the City of Dothan,” Saliba said. “I get up every morning and I work for Dothan first and foremost. It is my No. 1 job. I want to be your mayor again.”
Political newcomer Sidney Miller Jr., lead pastor at New Freedom Church in Webb, said Dothan could be doing better.
“We’ve got cities growing exponentially beyond us and we should have been far beyond because we’ve got to believe in our people,” Miller said.
