Newbern, Alabama Will Hold First Election Since 1965
A federal judge signed off Tuesday on the settlement agreement reached in Newbern, Alabama in Mayor Patrick Braxton’s case, officially giving him all mayoral powers and privileges after being blocked from office by the previous white town leaders.
“This victory marks a new chapter for Newbern,” Braxton said in a statement. “I am so grateful to finally get to serve the people of Newbern. This is a win for not only me, but for all of the residents of Newbern.”
In addition to forcing Braxton’s predecessors to give him access to official documents and allow him into the town hall, which they physically locked him out of, the settlement agreement establishes that the town will hold its first election since 1965 next year.
“After decades, we will finally be able to act as citizens to cast our ballots and actively participate in the democratic process,” Braxton said. “I look forward to working together with the city council and town residents to move forward and shape our collective future.”
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