McMinnville Mayor Jimmy Haley says the city is starting to gain energy with a vibrant downtown and a number of new projects.Mayoral challenger Terry Mullican says the city is beginning to misplace its priorities, especially when it comes to parks and recreation.The two candidates spoke and answered questions from the audience Thursday afternoon during the regular weekly meeting of The Rotary Club of McMinnville. The election for McMinnville mayor is Nov. 8.“This election is about leadership and vision,” said Haley. “Over the past four years, I’ve worked every day to be the best leader I can be.