2025 Michigan General Election

Garrett Shumate

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Buket Urgen

Mayor & Council - City of Gibraltar

Garrett is the current mayor of Gibraltar. 

As of August 12, 2025, Garrett Shumate did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Housing & Urban Development

Supports the former police chief's lawsuit against the city for wrongful termination.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Supports rehabilitating or rebuilding the bridge, citing strong community interest and the importance of data and expert knowledge for the decision.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

- A mayor’s job can be different in each city, but they usually make sure city laws are followed, help create and manage the city’s budget, appoint people to boards and committees, and oversee city services like police, fire departments, parks, and public transportation.
- The mayor works with the city council and sometimes helps make decisions by voting.
- They may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. 
- They are elected to a two- or four-year term, depending on the city.

The highest elected official at the city level.