Monroe Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Surluta B. Anthony

Candidate for Mayor

7 candidates · 4 seats7 sourced positions

Surluta B. Anthony is running for mayor of Monroe in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against David Dotson.

Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.) · Fri, Oct 9, 2026

In 4 days

Monroe mayor pro tem who has served on the City Council since 2013. She replaced David Dotson as mayor pro tem in July 2025.

Where Surluta B. Anthony stands: positions on the record

Outside agency funding1 sourced position

Voted yes on raising the outside agency funding cap to 2.5% of the General Fund budget (passed 4-3, June 2026).
Council voteMonroe City Council Strategic Planning minutes, June 9, 2026 (in the July 14, 2026 agenda packet) · Jun 9, 2026

I-77 South project1 sourced position

Voted no on a resolution reaffirming the city's support for the I-77 South toll lane project (passed 6-1, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Monroe · Jun 17, 2026

Park rentals1 sourced position

Voted yes on the Parks and Recreation Facility Rental Policy (PR-03) (passed 5-2, April 2026).
Council voteMonroe City Council minutes, April 14, 2026 (in the May 12, 2026 agenda packet) · Apr 14, 2026

Council conduct1 sourced position

Voted yes on a no-confidence resolution against Mayor Robert Burns (passed 5-2, July 2025).
Council voteEnquirer Journal

Partisan elections1 sourced position

as reported by WBTV
Said at a press conference that the state added Monroe to House Bill 3 without notifying the council.
“inconceivable that members of our General Assembly would take it upon themselves to arbitrarily change our charter without the simple courtesy of notifying us”
Own statementWBTV · Jun 13, 2025

Growth and development1 sourced position

Campaign platform lists strategic development that avoids displacement and safe and affordable housing initiatives.
“Strategic development that avoids displacement”
Own statementSurluta B. Anthony for Mayor

Taxes and budget1 sourced position

Campaign platform lists independent financial oversight reviews under fiscal responsibility and transparency.
“Independent financial oversight reviews”
Own statementSurluta B. Anthony for Mayor

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