Barnesville Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Jason
Rick
Jason Rick, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Barnesville in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Shawn Paschke.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Shawn Paschke
- 02Jason RickYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Barnesville mayor for 7 years after 8 years on the City Council, with 32 years on the local fire department.
- Campaign website
- Facebook.com/MayorJasonRick
On the record: Jason Rick
7 sourced01Wagner Park Campground1 sourced position
Lists expanding Wagner Park Campground from 44 sites to 85 full-hookup RV sites as a top priority.
Wagner Park Campground: Expand from 44 always-booked sites to 85 full-hookup RV sites to meet demand and bring Barnesville more visitors and economic activity.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
02CM LLC rezoning1 sourced position
Voted yes on a motion to deny the second reading of Ordinance 2026-05, the CM LLC rezoning (carried 4-3, April 2026).
Council voteBarnesville City Council minutes, April 13, 2026 · Apr 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Streets and infrastructure2 sourced positions
Lists securing funding to pave 13th Street, the city's east border, as a top priority.
13th Street: Secure funding to pave our city’s east border.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
Says he will keep working with state leaders for more infrastructure funding, building on $750,000 already set aside.
Continue working with state leaders to secure additional funding for long-overdue improvements, building on the $750,000 already set aside.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
04Emergency services costs2 sourced positions
Says he will keep seeking funding for police, fire and ambulance equipment, vehicles and protective gear.
I will continue seeking funding for modern equipment, vehicles, and personal protective gear.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Told the council the Barnesville Ambulance's request for $75,000 in Clay County funding was denied.
Own statementBarnesville City Council minutes, Aug. 10, 2026 · Aug 10, 2026Link
05Transparency1 sourced position
Says he donates his city compensation to local community organizations.
I also donate my city compensation to local community organizations and causes.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
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