Newberry To Elect Mayor, Commissioners on April 8

NEWBERRY ‒ The City of Newberry will hold its annual municipal election on April 8, 2025, giving residents the opportunity to select their mayor and two city commissioners. The election will take place at the Mentholee Norfleet Municipal Building, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Newberry’s municipal elections are held each year, with all seats elected at-large and on a nonpartisan basis. Officials serve two-year terms, with Groups I, II, and III elected in even-numbered years and Groups IV, V, and the mayor elected in odd-numbered years.

This year’s election will determine the representatives for the following seats, currently held by:

• Mayor: Jordan Marlowe
• Commissioner Group IV: Tim Marden
• Commissioner Group V: Tony Mazon

Qualified Candidates for the 2025 Election

The following candidates have completed the qualifying requirements and will appear on the ballot:

• Mayor: Joy Glanzer, Tim Marden
• Commissioner Group IV: Donald Long, Steve Panaghi
• Commissioner Group V: Rosa Marie Campbell, Tonio (Tony) Mazon

To participate in the election, residents must be registered to vote with the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections. The voter registration deadline was March 10, 2025. Those who are already registered are encouraged to verify or update their registration at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov or by contacting the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections at VoteAlachua.com.

Residents unsure whether they live within Newberry’s city limits can check their address using Alachua County’s Map Genius tool at mapgenius.alachuacounty.us. A Newberry mailing address does not necessarily mean residency within the incorporated city limits.

On April 8, all City of Newberry residents may vote in person at the Mentholee Norfleet Municipal Building, located at 25420 W Newberry Road. Voters must bring a photo ID with a signature to cast their ballot.

Newberry does not offer early voting for municipal elections. However, residents may request a vote-by-mail ballot through the city’s website at newberryfl.gov.

For questions regarding the election, residents can contact City Clerk Judy Rice at 352-472-2446.

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