2025 Candidates for Office
Mansfield City Council Candidates
Amber Thompson, 1st Ward Candidate
Amber Thompson is a proud lifelong resident of Mansfield and a distinguished graduate
of Mansfield Senior High School. With a bachelor's degree in public health, she actively
serves as a community partner for underserved populations. Amber is deeply committed
to fostering youth involvement in the city and empowering young people to assert their
voices in their community. She is determined to drive positive change for those who feel
unheard, ensuring that young people in Mansfield remain actively engaged and
energized in shaping their future.
Crystal Davis Weese, 3rd Ward Candidate
Crystal Davis Weese is a Career Technical Educator with Cypress High School. She is a
certified career coach, entrepreneur, and busy community advocate who knows the
struggle of balancing a career and family. She provides the tools, strategy, and support
to help students and community members create daily meaningful change in our
community. Crystal is a powerful force in the community and workplace; she uses her
positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed.
Crystal is a graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene.
Joetta McCruter-Polk, 5th Ward Candidate
Joetta McCruter-Polk is a dedicated community member from Mansfield, Ohio. She is strongly committed to her neighborhood and its residents. With a background in journalism and extensive experience in community service and advocacy, she is a valuable asset to the community.
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Community Engagement: Joetta actively focuses on the well-being of families in her community. She provides support through initiatives like "The Pop-cycle House," where children can find shelter and enjoy freeze pops during summer.
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Support for Seniors: She is dedicated to assisting the elderly, checking on them regularly, providing food and transportation, and ensuring they can access resources like fans and air conditioners during the summer heat.
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Neighborhood Safety: Joetta emphasizes the importance of community vigilance through an unofficial neighborhood watch, where residents look out for each other, particularly for children and pets.
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Leadership and Advocacy: She has held various leadership roles, including event planning and board service. She aims to advocate for residents' voices in the 5th Ward to address community issues and promote accountability in public spending.
President of Council Phil Scott, Councilman at Large Candidate
Phil Scott has served 17 years as the Clerk of Courts for our County, and many years prior to that as an employee of that same office. He is now President of Mansfield City Council and is seeking to return as Councilman at Large in order to return to having a vote/voice in the actual issues facing our Council. His background and experience in management and governmental budgeting gives him a unique platform from which to contribute to being an active, knowledgeable voice on our local government process.
He has been a steady and stabilizing force in Mansfield’s recovery from a prior fiscal emergency, of which he is pleased and proud. He does not have an agenda other than assuring that the City of Mansfield succeed and be all that we can be. He pledges to do all he can to assure job development within our city and improvement of our quality of life.
City of Ontario Candidates
Cody Zeigler, Candidate for Mayor of Ontario
Cody Zeigler is a committed lifelong Ontario resident and a third-generation Ontario
Schools graduate. As a father of three, he values the importance of quality education,
with all his children enrolled in the local district.
Cody works at ArcelorMittal Tubular Products in Shelby, Ohio, where he has gained
valuable industry experience. He is passionate about improving his community by
addressing affordable housing, enhancing career employment opportunities, and
advocating for vital infrastructure improvements.
Cody Zeigler is dedicated to continuing the tradition of building a thriving Ontario,
ensuring it remains a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family for future
generations.
Brennen Finfgeld, Candidate for Ontario Council at Large
Brennen Finfgeld is a life-long Ontario resident, having graduated from Ontario High School in 2019. Brennen, along with Jazmen Taylor, purchased their first home in Ontario in 2023. Brennen and Jaz are getting married on October 11th, 2025.
Brennen has been employed as the Shelby Team Lead for Ohio Health since March of 2022 and has been a part-time seasonal employee of the Richland County Board of Elections for the past 14 years. Brennen started out as an equipment/supplies carrier and has advanced to an experienced & knowledgeable Rover/Troubleshooter on Election Days.
Brennen’s goal as a Council Member is to bring more career job opportunities to his Ontario Community and to improve infrastructure, especially access to sidewalks and safe paths around their schools. He would also like to see continued improvement in the Ontario Park System across the board.
Brennen Finfgeld is running in a race that elects 3 members for Council at Large, and there are 3 candidates on the November ballot. Therefore, he will not be conducting a full-fledged campaign, and asks that you join him in supporting the other opposed Democratic candidates both physically and financially.