Gerardo Anaya runs for reelection for Mayor of Somerton

SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Arizona primary election is less than a week away, and News 11 is introducing a candidate running to be reelected as Mayor of Somerton.

Mayor Gerardo Anaya has been serving the city for the past seven years.

He says his administration has focused on economic development, investing in infrastructure and strengthening public safety by increasing salaries for law enforcement and firefighters.

"Here in Somerton, we have never seen so much investment in the various businesses that have opened this year, and we will continue to develop," Mayor Anaya shared.

He said his platform also wants to expand the development toward La Mesa, attracting new businesses, creating more jobs and securing additional funding for the city.

The Arizona primary election is next Tuesday, July 21, and early voting is now underway. To find out where you can vote, click here.