NEW CUMBERLAND – New Cumberland residents still have some time to take part in early voting before the city’s election next week, which will see voters select their next mayor, as well as members of city council, and whether to authorize a charter amendment to increase the salaries of the city’s mayor.

Early voting in New Cumberland will end Saturday, with those wishing to participate in the early voting period able to cast their ballots at the New Cumberland City Building on River Avenue, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Individuals must be a registered voter living within the city limits to cast a ballot.

The municipal election itself will be held Tuesday, with voting taking place from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the New Cumberland Fire Hall.

In the race for the city’s mayor, incumbent Will White, currently serving in his first term, is being challenged by current Ward 1 Councilman Michael Watkins.

White was elected mayor in 2021, while Watkins was originally appointed to council in November 2021 following the death of Brian Webster. He was elected to a full term on council in 2023.

Four seats on New Cumberland Council also appear on the ballot, though none are contested.

In the city’s Ward 1 elections, Penny Spilecki is running for a full, four-year term to the Ward 1, Seat C post. Spilecki was appointed to the office in February 2023, following the death of Richard Blackwell.

David “Boe” Cline is seeking a full term representing Ward 2, Seat A. He was appointed in 2022 following the resignation of Don Blankenship, and elected to a two-year term in 2023.

Jo Ellen Kessell wants to continue representing Ward 2 with the Seat C post. She was appointed in August 2023, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Nick Nolder shortly after he was elected to the seat.

No candidate has filed for the Ward 2, Seat B seat, which would have a four-year term. The seat currently is held by Councilwoman Anne Blankenship. Without any approved write-in candidates, it will be up to the next mayor and council to appoint someone to fill the seat.

In addition to the candidates, voters will be asked to consider an amendment to the city charter, authorizing a change in salary for the city mayor, from its current level of $2,400 per year to $4,800 per year.

If approved by voters, the pay increase will become effective at 12:01 a.m., July 1.