Jefferson Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
David G.
Watkins
David G. Watkins, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Jefferson in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Walt Perry.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Walt Perry
- 02David G. WatkinsYou’re reading
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- About
- Incumbent mayor of Jefferson whose candidate filing lists his occupation as retired.
On the record: David G. Watkins
2 sourced01Food pods1 sourced position
As summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said the city had set criteria allowing food pods and that it was up to property owners, not the city, to decide whether to build them.
Own statementJefferson City Council minutes, January 22, 2026 · Jan 22, 2026Link
02Council meetings1 sourced position
As summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Agreed the council could do better at being visible to the public, and said he believed lulls in meeting business were normal.
Own statementJefferson City Council minutes, July 23, 2026 · Jul 23, 2026Link
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