03 WEEKLY 2025
NOVEMBER
VOL 3 • NO. 37
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YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE! NOVEMBER 4
Gerald “Gerry” Cullumber Mayor Candidate
Casey Simoneau Mayor Candidate
Baldwin City residents will head to the polls on Tuesday, November 4, to cast their votes in the 2025 General Election — an important opportunity to help guide the city’s future leadership and priorities.
This year’s ballot includes races for Mayor and City Council, roles that will shape decisions on infrastructure, growth, and community development in the years ahead. Earlier this fall, the Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce hosted a Candidate Forum at the Baldwin Junior High Performing Arts Center, giving
Jay King City Council Candidate
Susan Pitts City Council Candidate
voters the chance to hear directly from the candidates. Mayoral candidates include Gerald “Gerry” Cullumber, a retired police chief emphasizing public safety and steady growth, and Casey Simoneau, the current mayor focused on infrastructure improvements, water supply, and grant funding to reduce financial strain on residents. City Council candidates include Robert “Bob” Flegal, Jay King, Dan Riney, Susan Pitts, and Peter Wentz — each bringing unique experience
Robert “Bob” Flegal City Council Candidate
Dan Riney City Council Candidate
and perspectives on planning, fiscal responsibility, and preserving Baldwin City’s small-town character while supporting smart growth. The forum highlighted key themes of transparency, collaboration, and community connection, giving residents valuable insight before heading to the polls. Election Day Information:
Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4. Advance mail ballots must be
postmarked by Election Day and received by Friday, November 7. Voters can find polling places, check registration, or review advance voting options at the Douglas County Election Office website. After casting your vote, keep the community tradition alive by attending the Election Day Chicken Noodle Dinner at Ives Chapel United Methodist Church, 1018 Miami Street, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Dine in or take out and enjoy a warm meal with neighbors as Baldwin City celebrates another meaningful Election Day.
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Peter Wentz City Council Candidate
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