The former Lakeland Leads executive director will serve one year, filling a vacancy left after Rick Nolte’s death.
Category: Politics
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Lakeland Voters Narrowly Approve Raising Term Limits to 20 Years
Turnout exceeds expectations, but still falls short of typical mayoral election years.
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City Commission: Troutman Sails to Victory, Musick Wins Re-Election
Strong fundraising and deep community ties helped Troutman clinch 70.2% of the vote.
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Madam Mayor: McCarley Captures Decisive Win in Four-Way Race
Armed with record fundraising and broad support, McCarley becomes the first woman elected mayor in Lakeland’s history.
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Can Lakeland Beat 15% Voter Turnout This Year?
Mail-in votes — which are typically half of the total — are significantly lower than usual.
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In Lakeland’s SE District, Modest Campaigns Stand Apart from Big-Money Races
Commissioner Mike Musick and challenger Kim-Marie Noble are keeping the race simple — by choice as much as by circumstance.
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Two Candidates Outpace Opponents in Fundraising for City Elections
Roberts McCarley sets new record for Lakeland mayoral campaigns; Troutman raises nearly eight times Odisho.
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LkldNow’s Voter Guide to the 2025 City Elections is Live
A note from LkldNow’s executive director
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2025 Voting: When, Where, How
To be able to vote in the upcoming city elections, you must be registered to vote by Oct 6. Find your sample ballot, early voting and polling place information.
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Know Before You Vote: Three Charter Amendments and What They Mean
Questions on the Nov. 6 ballot include redrawing City Commission districts and changing term limits for elected officials.