Chris Jones of Imboden has announced that he intends to run for the office of mayor for Imboden.

Jones stated in a phone call last week that he would send out a formal announcement in the near future. Jones is a lifelong resident of Imboden, the current Imboden Fire Chief, a graduate of Sloan Hendrix High School, a current Sloan Hendrix School Board Member and a former employee of the City of Imboden.

Chris Jones works for the Walnut Ridge Fire Department where he serves as a Captain for their department.

At this time, Jones is the only candidate for the race, longtime Mayor Gene Dearen has announced that after decades of service to the City of Imboden that he has no plans to run for the office in the future. We appreciate Mayor Dearen for his service to the City of Imboden and wish him the best in the future.

We will update this story as it develops.