By Florence Independent
With Florence Mayor Tara Walter opting not to run for reelection, two candidates with strong ties to Florence have emerged as contenders. Michelle Cordes and Keith Eaton will face off during the July 30 primary election.
Michelle Cordes
Cordes recently resigned her position as member of the Florence Town Council in order to run for mayor.
Originally from Pueblo, Colorado, she moved to Florence in 2014 and in 2018, she was elected to the council, where she served as vice mayor for two years. During her tenure, she represented the council as a liaison to various boards and commissions, including the Historic District Advisory Commission, Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce, Florence Teen Council, and many others.
