Voters in Perry chose a new mayor Tuesday evening.
Former Perry City Council member Randall Walker defeated Robbin Jackson, a substitute teacher at Houston County schools.
Walker received 964 of the votes, and Jackson got 181 votes.
Former Mayor James Faircloth resigned this spring for personal reasons.
When asked why he wants to be mayor, Walker cited his years of experience in city government.
"During that period, I have really had the opportunity to understand what the citizens needs are in this town, and I also have developed a really in-depth knowledge of what it takes to run an effective and efficient city government," he said.
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