MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – At 12:45 pm Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 Chad Acton officially filed his statement of intent and paid his qualifying fees to run for City Council in Ward 5. This marks his second run for office, after a narrow defeat four years ago.
“The last four years have highlighted exactly why I ran in the first place. Leadership matters now more than ever,” Acton shared with local media.
A long-time resident of Ward 5, Chad has lived here for 25 years, raised his family here, and spent nearly three decades working with Meridian High School and Lamar School. He says it’s time for change—”I’m tired of seeing local kids lose their lives—whether it’s literally or through incarceration.”
Acton’s top priority? Tackling the crime issue that he says is affecting families across the community.
About Chad Acton
-Married to Sherry Purdy for almost 29 years, with 3 children and 1 grandchild.
-His children: Branson (25), Nash (23), and Austin (20).
-25 years of experience as an athletic trainer and educator.
-Former football player at the University of Alabama.
-Currently works at Lamar School and Meridian High School.
Chad is now hitting the streets to hear directly from the people of Meridian.
He’ll be knocking on doors, listening to concerns, and humbly asking for your support in the upcoming election.
Stay tuned for more updates on Meridian Municipal Elections.
