Former Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Dan Adams Files to Run for Celina Mayor

Dan Adams, a Celina native who spent 20 years as a Mercer County sheriff’s deputy, has filed a petition to run for mayor of Celina.

Adams announced Tuesday that he submitted his petition to the Mercer County Board of Elections. He said he expects the board to verify his signatures over the next couple of weeks before his spot on the ballot is confirmed.

Adams said he wants to give voters another choice for city leadership. He said his decision to run was about offering residents an option after nearly 16 years under the current mayor.

Public safety and recreation are among his priorities. Adams said he wants to build strong working relationships with the police and fire departments and other city departments. He also wants to improve public parks and recreation facilities, strengthen youth sports programs and support downtown Celina.

Adams said he was born and raised in Celina and has called the city home for more than 40 years. He now works as a training manager for Motorola Solutions, overseeing law enforcement and public safety training for agencies across the country.