Relevant Experience

Entire career revolved around providing and protecting a community and the citizens that reside in it. Have dealt with numerous critical incidents which were of concern to the community I served. I have planned and enacted various critical operations plans to range from community wide events to developing and leading plans on overly sensitive and highly dangerous police operations.

• Northwestern University School of Leadership and Supervision

• Kansas Chief’s of Police Association Leadership Academy

• FBI LEEDA Graduate

• FBL Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Graduate

Throughout my career I attended other leadership courses too numerous to mention.

In 2007 I spearheaded and introduced a new Field Training Program for officers. This program was later adopted by several other agencies in the KC metro area.

My leadership and experience dealt with having worked on individual department budgets, city wide budget, capital improvement programs, written and administered federal and state grants. I have worked with numerous city councils and communities in solving problems and directing the safety of the community.

Community Service/Volunteerism

Although I have never belonged to a formal civil organization, I spent my entire career trying to mentor youth who are headed towards a life of bad choices. I am proud of those teens I have mentored. 

What is your motivation for running for the office?

Baldwin City is facing challenges along several fronts. Taxes, growth, electrical issues, main water lines, maintenance of infrastructure etc. We need a Mayor and City Council who examines these challenges and are prepared to deal with those issues. By being in front of the problems instead of being behind them. 

What is one major issue Baldwin City is facing currently and how would you address it?

Leadership. Baldwin City is currently rudderless in leadership. At this point and time only an individual who has actual leadership experience across several disciplines can correct some of the issues Baldwin City faces. Furthermore, I have no personal interest in making financial gains off the growth or development of the city. I would serve solely in the best interest of the community.

What is your vision for Baldwin City 5-10 years in the future?

Growth is coming to Baldwin City. It is inevitable. My vision is to have controlled sustained growth while maintaining and promoting the culture of the community. Along with developing its infrastructure.

What personal characteristics and/or abilities do you have that qualify you for election to city office?

I have spent my entire working career dealing with various individuals, situations, and crises. I know and understand human nature. Many times, the choice of words or your actions can be the difference between solving a problem or inflaming the situation even further. I can and have navigated serious situations. This career experience is applied in the mayor’s office. I am always easily approachable to any and every one in our city. 

What is one thing you’d like voters to know?

If elected mayor, it would be my full-time job. I would be able to commit a substantial portion of my time to the position and the citizens of Baldwin City. Any action I take in the mayor’s position would be done with the best interest of the community in mind.

Contact information (email/phone number)

Gerald “Gerry” Cullumber

913-927.1705

cullumber@embarqmail.com