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Mayor, Town of Spindale

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4 years
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3
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The mayor leads the town of Spindale, presides over its governing board and represents it.

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Jonathan M. Bland

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Spindale town commissioner; Isothermal Community College instructor

The gist

  • Pledges to push for lower taxes and help the homeless
  • Supports responsible growth and a larger tax base
  • Supports improving the town's roads
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  1. 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.”

  2. Supports responsible growth and a larger tax base

    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.”

  3. 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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