City of Edgewood elects new Mayor

EDGEWOOD, FL — The City of Edgewood has appointed former City Council President John Dowless as the new Mayor.

The decision came in a unanimous vote by City Council at Edgewood City Council’s monthly meeting on April 16th, 2019.

Mayor Dowless has served on Edgewood’s City Council since 2011. He will complete the term of the late Mayor Raymond Bagshaw.

In a statement, Dowless said, “There are many residents, including Edgewood’s City Council members who are more than qualified and equally passionate about our city. I am humbled by their vote of confidence and will endeavor to make them and the residents of Edgewood proud.”

Dowless also mentioned redeveloping Orange Avenue and preserving City Hall and the Police Department as some of his main priorities.