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Mayor, Town of Spindale
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Jonathan M. Bland

Candidate for Mayor, Town of Spindale

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Background

Occupation
Spindale town commissioner; Isothermal Community College instructor

Member of the Spindale Board of Commissioners, appointed in 2025; he teaches business and economics at Isothermal Community College, where he has worked for 15 years. His father, Mickey Bland, was Spindale's mayor.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges to push for lower taxes and help the homeless

    Like father, like son?

    News coverage · The Daily Courier · Sep 29, 2026 · thedigitalcourier.com

    “If elected, Bland will push for lower taxes and work harder to help the homeless.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports responsible growth and a larger tax base

    A larger tax base would pay for services including fire and police protection.

    Like father, like son?

    News coverage · The Daily Courier · Sep 29, 2026 · thedigitalcourier.com

    “He also wants to see the town's tax base increase so it can better provide services, including fire and police protection.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports improving the town's roads

    Like father, like son?

    News coverage · The Daily Courier · Sep 29, 2026 · thedigitalcourier.com

    “Bland said there's room for improvement with the town's roads”
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