Morgan Smith

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Buket Urgen

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Morgan's campaign for Bessemer City Council Member, Ward 6 is her first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, Morgan Smith did not have a website or any information online.

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David Lutz

Meet the 6 candidates running for a position on Bessemer City Council

David is a financial consultant and insurance agent. He also owned his own business. He previously served as a Bessemer City Council member in 2000 and chaired the town's first Economic Development Committee.

David previously served on the Bessemer City Council in 2000.

Believes the biggest issue facing Bessemer is the lack of downtown life and numerous empty buildings.

Wants to revitalize downtown, establish a trade school, attract new industry, and beautify the city.

Believes the biggest issue facing Bessemer is the "numerous empty buildings" and "lack of downtown life and activity."

As of September 3, 2025, David Lutz did not have a website or any information online.

Believes the biggest issue facing Bessemer is the numerous empty buildings and lack of downtown life and activity.

Wants to establish a trade school that can develop into a college.

- City council members work together to set and implement city policy. 
- The city council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city.
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 