Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver secured a second term in office after winning the mayoral runoff race against Alderman L.J. Bryant. Copenhaver received 60% of the votes, with Bryant earning 40%. Both candidates advanced to the runoff after being the top two vote earners in the November general election. Copenhaver, a former state representative, expressed gratitude for the community’s support and outlined his priorities for his second term, including infrastructure and public safety improvements, as well as investing in high school students through after-school programs.
With a focus on developing civic leadership and a skilled workforce for the future, Copenhaver emphasized his willingness to listen to constituents and address their concerns. Bryant, who has served on the Jonesboro City Council for seven years, was not available for immediate comment. The runoff election saw a lower voter turnout, with only 5,127 early votes cast, indicating that the mayoral race would be decided by less than 10% of the city’s population.
As Mayor Copenhaver prepares to continue his work for the community, he remains committed to fulfilling his campaign promises and engaging with residents to shape the city’s future. The outcome of the mayoral race reflects the community’s endorsement of his leadership and vision for Jonesboro.
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