District 6 Commissioner Keith Seagle officially announced his intent to seek the mayor’s chair during a press conference following the bi-weekly city commission meeting Tuesday.

Surrounded by family, friends, supporters and well-wishers, Dothan businessman Mike Schmitz answered a question that has been making its rounds through Dothan’s political circles for several months. Yes, he will be a candidate for the office of mayor of Dothan.

Mike Schmitz wants your vote.

While most young men his age are thinking of college careers or future employment, Michael Schmitz, 18, has his heart set on another type of work - helping orphans in foreign lands.

As America swears in a new president today, Dothan residents may start turning their attention to the next opportunity to exercise their Constitutional right to vote.