FLORIDA CITY, Fla. — Residents in Florida City elected a new mayor on Tuesday.

Community leader Charlotte Thompson came out on top after receiving 55% of ballots cast.

Her opponent, Sharon ‘Sheep’ Smith-Butler, received 45% of votes.

Thompson will replace longtime Florida City Mayor Otis Wallace, who is retiring.

Also on Tuesday’s ballot was an election for a city commissioner seat in Florida.

Winning with 56% of the vote was Trina Wilborn. She defeated James Brady, who received 43% of the vote.

Florida City residents elect Charlotte Thompson as next mayor

David Dwork