It’s been more than eight years since Mayor Gary Davenport took the gavel to lead Eclectic. Monday night he said goodbye after conducting his last Eclectic Town Council meeting.
Davenport grinned as he said he had 13 and half days to go.
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Cliff Williams / TPI Eclectic Mayor Gary Davenport explains the format of the meet and greet to those gathered at the Eclectic Warehouse.
Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
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