1 people, 1 place, 1 purpose: Mayor shares vision in personal motto - Daily Leader

1 people, 1 place, 1 purpose: Mayor shares vision in personal motto - Daily Leader

July 1 was a historic day in the City of Brookhaven. The first African-American mayor stepped into office. The Rev. Dr. Larry D. Jointer, long-time pastor of St. James M.B. Church, was elected to the position and sworn in during June. During his inaugural board meeting Tuesday, Jointer thanked God for the opportunity to become mayor and to work together with the people of Brookhaven “for this great city we call home.” After thanking family, frie…