Pioneer Village Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Darlene Riedling
Herps
Darlene Riedling Herps is running for mayor of Pioneer Village in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Danny Allen and Peggy K. Druin.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Danny Allen
- 02Peggy K. Druin
- 03Darlene Riedling HerpsYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Former Pioneer Village council member who served 10 years on the City Council.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. The Pioneer News · Oct 15, 2026
Mayor Gary Hatcher is not running; council member Peggy K. Druin, former council member Darlene Riedling Herps and Danny Allen are the candidates for mayor. The Pioneer News · Oct 15, 2026
On the record: Darlene Riedling Herps
5 sourced01Drainage1 sourced position
as reported by The Pioneer News; not a direct quote
Proposed a citywide drainage assessment and pursuing state and federal grants so residents do not carry the cost.
Forum answerThe Pioneer News · Oct 15, 2026Link
02Police1 sourced position
as reported by The Pioneer News; not a direct quote
Said she would work to keep the police department fully staffed and properly resourced, with pay that retains officers.
Forum answerThe Pioneer News · Oct 15, 2026Link
03Transparency1 sourced position
as reported by The Pioneer News; not a direct quote
Said she wants the public heard before decisions are made and the city website updated so past and present information is easy to find.
Forum answerThe Pioneer News · Oct 15, 2026Link
04Data centers1 sourced position
as reported by The Pioneer News; not a direct quote
Said data centers would be approached with real caution.
Forum answerThe Pioneer News · Oct 15, 2026Link
05Growth1 sourced position
Said growth and small-town character only clash when growth outpaces planning.
Growth and small-town character aren’t opposites – they only clash when growth outpaces the planning behind it”
Own statementThe Pioneer News · Oct 15, 2026Link
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