The three mayoral candidates in their own words
Judy Augsburger, Jerry Cupples and David Steiner shared their views and visions of Bluffton to 92 persons who attended a Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce mayoral candidate forum on Tuesday evening in the middle school.
Moderator Stanley Scott, Bluffton University political science professor, led the forum. Duane Bollenbacher served as timer.
The Icon created videos of each mayoral candidate's opening response during the Oct. 28 mayoral candidate forum. In addition, the candidate's closing remarks are taped.
Viewer may click on any of the following to listen to those remarks.
Click here Judy Augsburger's opening remarks
Click here for Jerry Cupples' opening remarks
Click here for David Steiner's opening remarks
Click here for candidate's closing remarks.
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Saturday, October 31, 2026
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