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Moundridge Residents Head to Polls for Mayor, Council, School Board Elections

Seven positions up for grabs; polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Northridge Community Center

Molli Fawl

29 Oct 2025 • 6 min read

MOUNDRIDGE — Voters will decide local leadership Tuesday, November 4, with mayoral, city council, and school board races on the ballot.

Polling will take place at Northridge Community Center, located at 612 N. Christian, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The location serves voters in Mound Township, as well as Lone Tree and Meridian townships. Residents in other townships should check their county website for polling locations.

In the mayoral race, Jeremy Moore and Wayne Fisher are competing for the top city position. Four candidates are vying for two open city council seats: James Ratzlaff, Ryan Durst, Dave Whitcomb, and Ron Blaylock.

The school board election features four candidates competing for three at-large positions: Arhea Unruh, Brad Jantz, Craig Galle, and Ryan Koehn.

Voters will also see a countywide ballot measure proposing a 0.5% sales tax increase to fund Emergency Medical Services.

The Moundridge Chamber of Commerce assisted in distributing candidate information to help inform voters ahead of election day. All eligible voters are encouraged to participate in the civic process.

The Moundridge Chamber reached out to the candidates to see if any of them would be interested in giving a little information about themselves and why they are running. Here are the candidates that replied.

Mayor:

Jeremy Moore: My name is Jeremy Moore, and I am running for Mayor of Moundridge.
- I have served on the City Council for 14 years, including the last 2 as Council President. During my time on the Council, we have completed several projects, including the construction of the new water tower, a new swimming pool-which I did vote no due to the cost to build it, new sewer treatment plant and new wells to provide reliable water for years to come. Even with these projects we have been able to keep our taxes and utility rates among the lowest for a community our size.
- One thing I believe is very important is voters should know how each council member votes. I have never hesitated to vote on my convictions, even if that means voting against the majority. My decisions have always been what is in the best interest of Moundridge.
- I have lived and worked in Moundridge my entire life, holding various positions at Moridge Mfg. and The Bradbury Company. For the past 2 years I have had the privilege of working as Recreation Director for the Moundridge Rec Commission. In this role, I have had the opportunity to mentor and make a difference in the lives of our youth, which I take a lot of pride in doing.
- Over the years, I've also been deeply involved as a volunteer. I served on Moundridge EMS from 2001-2016, on the Park Board for 2 years, Rec Board for 4 years, and numerous times helped with the Black Kettle Festival. Of all these roles, I am especially proud of my time with EMS, where I was able to give back to the community and help many of the same people who helped shape my life.
- I am not just a leader in Moundridge, I am an active, engaged community member. Whether it's at a ballgame, street dance, or local event, I'm always willing to listen, talk, and work together to make our town better.
- I would be honored to earn your vote and to serve as Mayor of Moundridge.

Jeremy Moore Committed to our community and dedicated to our future.

City Council:

Dave Whitcomb Hi, I'm Dave Whitcomb and I'm running for Moundridge City Council. My wife and I moved our young family to Moundridge in 1983. We chose to raise our two girls, Stephanie and Staci, here. From 1988 to 1998, I was on City Council with several of those years serving as president of the council. During that time, the Council oversaw two new housing developments as well as two business park developments, in addition to countless infrastructure improvements. My time on the Council was both enlightening and rewarding. Once our girls had grown, a job change made it more logical for us to move to Wichita in 2006. We moved back to Moundridge in 2015 and have since made Moundridge our retirement home. While I do not believe there are major problems in our city government, after spending 40 years in different business environments, I think it is always healthy to have a fresh set of eyes looking at things. I also believe it is important for citizens to be involved in their local government when they can, which is why I am once again wanting to serve in this way. As small towns go, we have many things going for us which many towns our size do not. We have several thriving industries, an excellent school system, a mostly self-managed infrastructure, easy access to and from larger cities, many housing options, and countless more positives, even with all of this, local governing always has its issues which continually arise. My vision for Moundridge is quite simple. It's my philosophy that common sense must always prevail when making decisions that affect many. The short-term effects of long-term decisions while unavoidable, must also not be ignored, and efforts made to minimize and mitigate the impacts to those affected. I'm not sure that is always the case. Without going into a lot of detail, the electrical grid in our town has been a source of much anxiety over the last few years. I believe we can do a better job of making our system more reliable for our citizens which will also save us asking our utility employees to go out in adverse weather far too often. Of course, we cannot control the weather and there are always budget constraints, but we need to do better. I also do not believe we need to have a significant amount of new local laws and ordinances. If we more consistently enforce the ones we already have, perhaps many more will not be necessary. Finally, while the primary function of our local government is to provide stable infrastructure, services, and safety to its citizens, I also believe it must also help create the environment where local businesses can thrive, and attract new businesses which can complement our existing ones, for the benefit of all of us. If you like what you hear, I would appreciate your vote on November 4. Thank you.

Ron Blaylock My name is Ron Blaylock, and I’m proud to announce that I’m running for City Council.

For years, I’ve had the honor of serving this community as a firefighter and Fire Chief-answering calls in the middle of the night, standing beside families during their toughest moments, and working every day to keep our neighborhoods safe. But I haven’t just served in uniform — I’ve also raised my family here. I’ve been a parent, a neighbor, and an active part of the community we all call home.

Now, I’m ready to serve in a new way — one that lets me bring my experience, leadership, and heart for service to the decision-making table. My campaign is built on a simple belief: We deserve strong, experienced leadership that puts families first.

Serving with Heart, Leading with Experience.
From First Responder to City Council—Protecting What Matters Most

I’d love your support, your ideas, and your trust as I take this next step. Together, we can build a future that reflects the values and strength of this incredible community.

With respect and gratitude,
Ron Blaylock