Harvey, Wilkerson square off for Kempner mayor's post | Center for Politics

In 2019, Kempner Mayor Keith Harvey made history, becoming the first Black mayor of the town. He ran unopposed in that election.
His path to reelection is not assured, however, as current Councilman John Wilkerson is running to unseat the incumbent Harvey in the upcoming May 1 election.
The Herald recently sent questions to all candidates of contested races, asking them why they were running, their top priorities and what makes them the better candidate.
Keith Harvey
Harvey, 48, declined to answer the questions.
“I respectfully decline. Everyone is always looking for a story, a platform, gossip or a messy situation,” Harvey said. “Something that they see as news in a dark dismal world where racism, police brutality and homelessness thrive. I choose to continue to serve silently. I am not a politician, I’m someone that loves his city and people in it, even if they don’t love me back.”

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