Crete Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
David A.
Bauer
David A. Bauer, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Crete in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Margo A. Masters.
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The race · Mayor
- 01David A. BauerYou’re reading
- 02Margo A. Masters
Background
- About
- Mayor of Crete since July 2019 and owner of Bauer Insurance Agency, LLC. His first council term started in 1988, and he served as Ward I council member and council president before becoming mayor.
On the record: David A. Bauer
3 sourced01Nuisance properties1 sourced position
Thanked police and the city attorney for their work on nuisance properties and said cleaning up the city has been a goal of his (July 2026).
Own statementCrete City Council minutes, July 7 and 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026Link
02Land use1 sourced position
Cast a yes vote with council members Crisman, Frans and Strehle to vacate an easement on lots 1 and 2 of Pine Ridge 4th Addition (passed; Fitzgerald abstained, March 2026).
Council voteCrete City Council minutes, March 3 and 17, 2026 · Mar 17, 2026Link
03Parks1 sourced position
Said ideas for the City Park project would be brought forward once the city hears about its grant application (January 2026).
Own statementCrete City Council minutes, Jan. 6 and 20, 2026 · Jan 20, 2026Link
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