How the new mayor and aldermen will address those problems is uncertain. Each mayoral candidate agrees that the solution will require a lot of thought. Another problem facing the incoming mayor is a dwindling industrial base. Henry I. Siegel, a blue jeans factory, closed more than two years ago and employed more than 300 people. Gleason officials also say that the only other factory, World Color, has starting cutting back employees and is in danger of closing in the next year.
Candidates are united on recruiting more industry to help the town become prosperous.
Each mayoral candidate hopes to make those improvements. His main goal for office is to get the drugs out of town where the young people will be safe from it. Gleason alderman candidates, click here .