Race for Mayor of Blanchard Is Heating Up – It’s Umling vs Galambos

A pretty big political battle is going on in Blanchard where incumbent Mayor Jim Galambos is facing a challenge from businessman and former Caddo School Board member Steve Umling.
Umling tells KEEL News the leaders in Blanchard should be doing more to promote growth.

Umling also points to troubles with the water system and says the Mayor needs to do a better job.

Umling says he has lived in Blanchard for many years and has owned the Tire Crew for 10 years. He also has a background as a construction superintendent.

He tells KEEL News he wants to make sure the water problems in Blanchard are fixed.

Umling also pledges to have transparency in government.

The current Mayor of Blanchard is Jim Galambos. He also sat down with us here at KEEL News to talk about why he wants another 4 years.

Galambos says he has managed the growth in Blanchard and looks forward to more growth.

We also talked about NDA's and why he signed one regarding the data center that is being built in Blanchard. He says NDA's have been used in economic development for years and if you want a seat at the table, it is required these days.

Galambos also says the data center will ultimately be a good thing for Blanchard and will bring in much needed revenues.

Galambos says he's proud of the work he has done as Mayor of Blanchard and he's urging voters to give him four more years.

Early voting runs through October 27 with election day set for November 3.