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Craig Thier says experience, civility are key to Rehoboth’s future
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· July 22, 2026
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Key takeaway Thier has been a property owner in the city since 2002 and a full-time resident for over five years.
City Commissioner Craig Thier is running for mayor of Rehoboth Beach. He believes his experience in public service and finance makes him a strong candidate for the position. Thier has been a property owner in the city since 2002 and a full-time resident for over five years.
Thier's decision to seek public office was motivated by concerns about the city's financial planning. He is one of several candidates vying for the mayoral position, along with Commissioners Suzanne Goode and Susan Stewart, and William Raak, who has not responded to inquiries from the Washington Blade. Further information about Thier and the other candidates can be found on the Washington Blade's website, which has published a series of profiles on the mayoral candidates.
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Category: rights Published: July 22, 2026 Source: Washington Blade Reading time: 1 min
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