Yuma city mayor Doug Nicholls holds meet & greet for re-election campaign

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls is running for re-election and held a meet and greet event Monday evening to give locals a chance to ask questions, hear from him, and sign his petition. Dozens of locals and leader gathered at Lutes Casinos in Downtown Yuma for the event.

Nicholls has been serving as mayor for 12 years, is currently serving his 3rd term, and is the 27th mayor of the city. He shares what growth he is looking forward to if re-elected.

"Right now, what we're looking at is to continue the momentum we've been building for the last dozen years- economic development and opportunity for the people of Yuma. They can grow their own ideas. They can develop their own careers. Looking for that opportunity for everybody," said city of Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls.

There’s several local offices in the upcoming primary and general election including for mayor, city council members, and the presiding municipal judge. For city council, council members Art Morales, Carol Smith and Leslie McClendon are all up for re-election this year. Morales said he will not run again. The mayor says Henry Valenzuela, Derek Egeberg, Carol Smith, Priscila Ruedas, and Ron Van Why are running for office.

The deadline for nomination petitions is March 23d. The new primary election date will be July 21st.