LAKELAND, Fla. - Lakeland voters are casting their ballots on Tuesday to elect a new mayor — the first leadership change the city has seen in six years.

The race features four candidates with distinct perspectives and priorities.

Kaitlin Kramer

Kaitlin is a 24-year-old University of South Florida graduate and restaurant manager , who calls herself a " working-class candidate. "

She says her service-industry experience taught her leadership and budgeting skills, and she’s campaigning on infrastructure improvements, flooding fixes, and affordable housing.

Sara Roberts McCarley

Sara is a current city commissioner and nonprofit leader, and says she wants to build on Lakeland’s growth through teamwork and transparency.

She’s known for launching programs like the city’s internship

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