Reanne Presley announced she'll be in the race to become Branson's next mayor. Her bid for mayor came at the last day for filing (as of this moment you have 3.5 hours left to file). Until Presley filed at City Hall Mayor Lou Schaefer was running for his 7th term unopposed. Presley, who served as an Alderwoman from 85 to 95, if elected, would be the first female mayor ever elected to the position in Branson.