Craig Luedeman was elected Mayor on November 6, 2007 and took the oath of office on December 30th in the Common Council Chambers, before a standing room only crowd. He was the first Republican to be elected as Mayor since 1976.

Born and raised in Seymour, Mayor Craig Luedeman is the son of Mike and Rita Luedeman and the grandson of Harry and Faye Luedeman. In November of 2009 he married Spring Hosmer. He is a graduate of Immanuel Lutheran School and a 1994 graduate of Seymour High School. After high school, he attended Marian College earning a B.S. degree in Business Administration. He has also attended H & R Block Tax School, Indiana Real Estate School, and Level I and II Indiana Assessor/Appraiser Training.

In the community, Mayor Luedeman is an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, serving as a member of their Board of Elders, and has been Seymour Chamber member, United Way Government Representative for Drive Team, and a member of Indiana Assessors Association. He is a 2006 graduate of Leadership Jackson County.

Craig was serving his second term as Jackson Township Assessor, when elected Mayor.

As a part of his campaign, he is quoted as saying; "I will use my education and financial experience to guide the City of Seymour into a new beginning of economic responsibility by looking at innovative ways to strengthen our financial future of the city. I will be a full-time mayor dedicating all of my efforts to the growth and prosperity of Seymour. With the support of the citizens of Seymour, the assistance of strong department heads and a visionary City Council, I will help restore the City of Seymour to the thriving community that it should be."

SEYMOUR MAYOR'S OFFICE
Craig Luedeman, Mayor
Gloria Cullison, Administrative Assistant
Jana Plump, Receptionist

This office consists of the Mayor, Mayor’s Administrative Assistant and the Receptionist. You may call to schedule an appointment with the mayor or to make a request to the Board of Public Works or the City Council. The receptionist can direct you to the proper department for your needs.