FLORIDA CITY, Fla. — Residents in Florida City elected a new mayor on Tuesday.
Community leader Charlotte Thompson came out on top after receiving 55% of ballots cast.
Her opponent, Sharon ‘Sheep’ Smith-Butler, received 45% of votes.
Thompson will replace longtime Florida City Mayor Otis Wallace, who is retiring.
Also on Tuesday’s ballot was an election for a city commissioner seat in Florida.
Winning with 56% of the vote was Trina Wilborn. She defeated James Brady, who received 43% of the vote.
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