Candidates for mayor, Jake Middleton and Chick Graning, dropped by The Natchez Democrat office Friday to discuss the upcoming June 3 election.

The candidates answered questions submitted by online readers. Middleton and Graning responded to questions ranging from city streets and police protection to cultural diversity and tourism.

Click the following links for transcripts of these discussions:

Chick Graning’s discussion

Jake Middleton’s discussion

Click here for a discussion with the Natchez Convention and Visitor’s Bureau’s Sally Durkin about the proposed city $2 Hotel assessment that is also on the June 3 ballot:

Sally Durkin’s discussion