James Allen running for mayor of San Luis, Arizona

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA) - With the primary elections in Yuma County approaching, we introduce you to one of the candidates running for mayor of San Luis, Arizona.

James Allen has been a resident of San Luis, Arizona since 2003.

He is a military veteran and says his goal is to be the voice of the voiceless.

“I come from a place where I don't have a vote in the congress or in the senate, which is washington dc. I like to hear what other have to say," said James Allen.

If elected mayor, one of his top priorities would be to enhance safety on certain roadways throughout the city.

“Los alamos dangerous curve that it is corrected or another traffic pattern is created so the citizens won’t have in risk of life and limp by traveling on that route," said Allen.

He also wants to work on a project to widen 10th Street.

Regarding employment, he favors boosting and supporting local business owners, as well as attracting multi-national companies to generate higher-paying jobs.

“Recently, the problem is not so much bringing a lot of businesses, the businesses are already in existence and maybe bring a major manufacturer type of company. That’s what we particularly need because those offer quality jobs," explained Allen.

The Arizona Primary Election will take place on July 21 and we will provide full coverage from the voting centers in San Luis, Arizona, and throughout Yuma County.