Selmer elects first female mayor in town’s history

SELMER, Tenn. — On Tuesday, November 2, Sherry Inman was elected as Mayor of Selmer.

Courtesy: Sherry Inman for Selmer City Mayor Facebook page

According to Selmer City Hall, Inman is the town’s first female mayor.

Wednesday morning, Inman released a statement via her campaign Facebook page which read in part:

The election is over. The votes are counted and we are victorious. On behalf of myself, my family and my campaign team I want to sincerely thank you all for the kindness you have shown me over the past few months. Your friendships mean much more to me than your votes. I am looking forward to getting to work as your mayor and making Selmer a better place for us all!

She succeeded on election night against standing Mayor John Smith and candidate Mike Lambert.

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