Roberts McCarley sets new record for Lakeland mayoral campaigns; Troutman raises nearly eight times Odisho.
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What Can Lakeland’s City Government Do?
A conversation with Mayor Mutz as he reflects on his terms in office.
Lakeland Candidate Forum Aims to Engage Voters and Boost Past ‘Abysmal’ Turnout
Mayoral and commission hopefuls will field voter questions Thursday at the Coleman-Bush Building.
Kaitlin Gracie Kramer Enters Lakeland’s Mayoral Race
Kramer’s run for mayor blends youthful energy, hometown pride, and plans for infrastructure and civic engagement.
Kay Klymko Enters Lakeland Mayor’s Race
Retired from healthcare and higher education, Klymko pledges to boost civic engagement, balance growth with well-being, and invest in emergency services.
Lakeland Mayor’s Race Draws Challenger
Cedrick Valrie, a theology professor, has entered the 2025 race to head the City of Lakeland.
Roberts McCarley Launches Bid for Mayor
The six-year city commissioner is first to announce for the city of Lakeland’s top elected position.
Mutz Trounces Stevin; Incumbents Musick, McCarley Re-Elected
Lakeland voters today re-elected Bill Mutz as mayor with a 2-to-1 margin that decisively endorsed his call for inclusion and growth over far-right challenger Saga Stevin’s push to “Keep Lakeland, Lakeland.” Two first-term City Commission incumbents — Mike Musick and Sara Roberts McCarley — also scored decisive wins over challengers who sought to bring new […]
It’s Election Day; Here’s What You Need to Know
Lakeland voters go to the polls today to elect a mayor and two city commissioners and decide on two proposed changes to the City Charter. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find your precinct number here and then confirm your polling place here.
Last-Minute Attack Mailers Hit Lakeland’s Mayor Race
UPDATED NOV. 1: Lakeland’s mayor election has been hit with three last-minute attack mailers from an out-of-town political action committee run by a man whose name has been associated with last-minute attacks several times.

