Morris re-elected Clovis' mayor

Clovis voters on Tuesday were pretty clear: They didn't want change on the city commission.

That especially held true with the mayoral race. Incumbent Mayor Mike Morris defeated opponent Misty Bertrand, 1,780 votes to 487.

Morris said he believed it was his experience and vision that won him the race.

"I believe the community recognizes that I have the experience and values to represent Clovis and lead us to the future," Morris said.

Bertrand did not respond to requests for comment.

Morris said after being re-elected he plans to focus on improving the quality of life for residents by tackling issues ranging from economic development, job creation, infrastructure, public safety and water security. He said he wants to make a city where the community could be proud and eager to come back to.

"We have a lot of opportunity as a community and we owe it to the next generation of Clovis to exert maximum effort in this period of time, to reach our full potential.

"My vision is that Clovis will grow into a growing and vibrant hub city on the High Plains," Morris said.

He said he has high hopes for the city commission, which returned four incumbents to their seats. No incumbents lost on Tuesday.

"We have a diverse Commission both in terms of gender and background as well as tenure. ... They share that vision for the community that I have. When I think of the people up and down the dais, these are people who care deeply about this community," Morris said.

City records show 13% of registered voters cast ballots.

Winners will be sworn in on April 1.