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Aberdeen mayoral debate in the books ahead of election Tuesday s mayoral debate is now over; the election is one week away. Posted: Mar 9, 2021 11:02 PM Posted By: Bronson Woodruff ABERDEEN, Miss. (WTVA) People in Aberdeen will soon choose a new mayor. Former Mayor Maurice Howard was removed from office after he pleaded guilty to embezzlement. On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, four of the six candidates met at the Elkin Theater across from Aberdeen s City Hall for a debate. Elkin Theater in Aberdeen. Photo taken 03-09-21. One of the candidates is Kenyatta Howard, wife of the now former mayor. Reverend James A. Cook is President of the Aberdeen/Monroe County NAACP spoke at the debate. ....
ABERDEEN â Even though qualifying doesnât begin for another week in the March 16 special election to fill the seat of Maurice Howard, who was removed from office earlier this week, thereâs already a buzz for whoâs next to hold the office. Candidates interested in running for the mayorâs seat can begin to do so Feb. 12 at the Aberdeen City Clerkâs office at City Hall. The qualifying deadline is Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. The dates were approved by the board of aldermen Tuesday. Howard was removed from office after he pleaded guilty to embezzlement by a public official Feb. 1. Howard began his second term of office following last summerâs general election after running as an Independent candidate. ....