Will Purdie, a Clinton native, is running unopposed as a mayoral candidate. He has served as the city attorney for Clinton for the last five years.

“I’m running as a Republican. So for the Republican side of things, I was fortunate enough to launch my campaign with the support of some great community leaders and strong Republican leaders here in town,” Purdie said.

He plans to focus on economic development during his first term. The City of Clinton is partnering with Mississippi College, soon to be known as Mississippi Christian University, to introduce a project entitled “Rising Spring.”

“It’s a $200 million-plus development, and it will be a little up here closer off Highway 80, close to Interstate 20,” Purdie said.