Voters in Spanish Fort sent a message from the ballot box Tuesday when they elected a new mayor.

Brad Bass, a health care marketing professional and volunteer coach, received 1,451 votes, incumbent mayor Mike McMillan received 572 votes and Lauren D. Cress received 30 votes. McMillan was first elected in 2012.

Bass pledged to focus on retail developments, athletic facilities and parks, public safety and transparency.

Contested council seat unofficial results were as follows:

DISTRICT 1

Mitch Fisher                                                103

Curt Smith                                                   141

                       

DISTRICT 3

Shane Perry                                                201

Drew Ramsey                                             226

 

DISTRICT 5

Michael Baust                                              29

Mary Brabner                                             315

Steven R. LeMoine                                     156

 Terms for newly elected officials will begin in November.

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