Takoma Park Mayor Talisha Searcy is unopposed in her bid for reelection. She was first elected in 2022.
The Nov. 5 election includes seats for council in all six wards.
In Ward 1, incumbent Shana Fulcher is running against Jessica Landman. Fulcher campaigned for safer roads for pedestrians and cyclists and better opportunities for home ownership. Landman supports better stormwater, tree canopy and affordable housing.
In Ward 2, Cindy Dyballa has no opposition.
There are three candidates hoping to fill the seat currently held by Randy Gibson. They are Matt Bormet, Lucy Moore and Roger Schlegel.
Bormet is the co-owner of People’s Book and supports safer streets and diversifying the city’s tax base. Moore is an architect who has served in many city committees. She worked for the city’s Ceasefire Resolution. Schlegel is a high school teacher and supports affordable housing and climate control.
In Ward 4, the two candidates are Kurt Gilbert and Tony Kyere. Gilbert is a 50-year resident and served 27 years on the city’s police force. Kyere is a 34-year resident and wants to work for a better Maple Avenue.
In Ward 5, incumbent Cara Honzak faces no opposition.
Incumbent Jason Small is running against Ambroise Agosse and Amy Wesolek. Small is working for affordable housing and safe streets. Agosse supports entrepreneurship and the health of the local ecosystem. Wesolek hopes to improve public safety and services for Ward 6.
As of Tuesday, 688 ballots have been received and gone through the intake process.
As of close of business on 10/29, 688 ballots have been received and have gone through the intake process! To find out if your ballot is one of them, sign up for email or text alerts at https://t.co/C5JInHKlHb
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