Two Candidates Vie For Decatur Mayor Post

— Editor’s Note: Bill Montgomery and Charles Linam are candidates for Decatur Mayor. Early voting has begun. Election Day is Nov. 2.

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Bill Montgomery

(incumbent)

Age: 54

Residency: Decatur, 54 years

Family: Wife, Michal; two children

Employment: City of Decatur

Education: Graduate of Decatur High School

Military experience: None

Political experience: Mayor of Decatur, 16 years; alderman, 10 years

Reason for candidacy: To continue Decatur moving forward for the future.

Goals in office: To continue growth in industry, jobs and housing. I want to make Decatur a place that people want to come to.

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Charles Linam

Age: 68

Residency: Decatur, 31 years

Family: Wife, Tasha; two children

Employment: Retired

Education: Draughon’s School of Business, in Tulsa, Okla.

Military experience: None

Political experience: Decatur City Council

Reason for candidacy: To help make Decatur an even better place to live.

Goals in office: To see city grow in residents, retail, manufacturing and schools.

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