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Bill Saffo, Wilmington's longest-serving mayor, is seeking another two-year term.

Saffo was first appointed mayor in 2006 and has served for 19 years.

He faces two challengers in the upcoming municipal election: Democrat Jonathan Barfield and Republican Billy Craig.

Key issues for Saffo include public safety, affordable housing, and environmental protection.

The longest-serving mayor in Wilmington’s history wants to continue serving as mayor.

Bill Saffo has been Wilmington’s mayor for the past 19 years. He was elected to the Wilmington City Council in 2003 before being appointed mayor in 2006 to complete the remainder of Spence Broadhurst’s term when Broadhurst vacated the seat to move out of the area.

Then Saffo kept winning elections.

“I’m amazed by that myse

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