Edward LaJoie
Blythe City Mayor
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About the Office
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Term Length
4 years
Election Date
Nov 4, 2025
About Me
Party
nonpartisan
Occupation
Retired
Fun Fact
Like to listen and engage in conversation
Past Experience
Achievements: Elected to Blythe City Council and Elected to Barker NY School Board in Barker, NY
Responsibilities: Budget management, large project management,
Skills: Understanding Budget, communication, responsibility of residents needs and how to identify
My Top Issues
Properly fund emergency services
To create an emergency response team. Providing community safety and and transparency on how to get these services in place.
Enhancing services for senior citizens
Checking on our senior population and offer ways to help in ways that the city can help.
Utilizing technology for improved government services
Broadcast city council meetings, posting minutes of meetings and posting of ordinances, zoning and policies online for public to look at 24/7.
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