Mansfield mayoral candidates interpret God’s timeline differently in call to run

Mansfield mayoral candidates interpret God’s timeline differently in call to run

Mansfield Mayor Michael Evans felt God told him Julie Short would take his place.Evans, a pastor, told her so in early 2024, as Short geared up her reelection campaign to the Place 5 seat on City Council. The conversation struck a chord with Short. Evans’ sentiment aligned with the mayoral aspirations she also felt the Holy Spirit was calling her to, she said.But Evans and Short interpreted the timeline of God’s messaging differently. Now, the t…