In the election held November 3, 2009, Emmett Jordan, an African American, was chosen by 75% of voters, electing him to the Council as Mayor Pro Tem, the second-highest city official. Voter turnout increased from to voters (a 26% increase in ballots cast) from 2007 to 2009.
in the election held november 3 2009 emmett jordan an african american was chosen by 75% of voters electing him to the council as mayor pro tem the second-highest city official voter turnout increased from to voters (a 26% increase in ballots cast) from 2007 to 2009