City & town
Mayor, City of Cumberland
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The mayor leads city government and represents the city.
Taxes & budget
Darrell Lee PowellNo party listed
- Opposes the county's tax differential charge on city services.
Raymond MorrissNo party listed
No documented position found.
Housing
Darrell Lee PowellNo party listed
- Supports public-private partnerships to replace blighted homes.
Raymond MorrissNo party listed
- Supports the city's ongoing blight removal program.
- Supports affordable housing development in Cumberland.
Economy & jobs
Darrell Lee PowellNo party listed
- Supports tax and water breaks to attract industry.
Raymond MorrissNo party listed
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Darrell Lee PowellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Raymond MorrissNo party listed
- Pledges quarterly public updates on federally funded bridge replacements.
- Proposes electric-vehicle fast-charging stations in the city.
Environment & parks
Darrell Lee PowellNo party listed
- Supports the River Park Project, pending more details.
Raymond MorrissNo party listed
- Supports a $3 million solar project at the wastewater plant.
Government & transparency
Darrell Lee PowellNo party listed
- Proposes making the mayor the city's responsible administrator.
Raymond MorrissNo party listed
- Pledges public status reports on every major city project.
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