Marshall Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Scott
Wolfersberger
Scott Wolfersberger, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Marshall in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ryan Watson.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Ryan Watson
- 02Scott WolfersbergerYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Mayor of Marshall, with a term that expires December 31, 2026.
On the record: Scott Wolfersberger
11 sourced01Millbrook housing financing1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-23 approving the brownfield plan for the Millbrook of Marshall housing development (passed 4-3, August 2026).
Council voteMarshall City Council minutes, August 3, 2026 · Aug 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Data centers4 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-25, a 365-day moratorium on approving data centers (passed 7-0, August 2026).
Council voteMarshall City Council minutes, August 3, 2026 · Aug 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Said the moratorium was the right time for the council to step into the process; the city plans to use it to write an ordinance limiting harmful vibrations.
We just decided that that this was the right time for City Council to insert themselves in the process,”
Own statementWWMT · Aug 10, 2026Link
Wrote in May 2026 that a moratorium could bring significant legal liability because Marshall has an active data center developer with a purchase agreement.
Own statementCity of MarshallLink
Listed the possible data center development as Marshall's third-biggest issue and said the city would ensure any project is the right fit.
If this project happens, we will ensure it is the right fit for Marshall.”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411Link
03Housing1 sourced position
Named affordable housing as Marshall's top issue and said he will keep working with city staff on programs to attract new affordable housing.
I will continue to work with city staff to find programs to attract new, affordable, housing.”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411Link
04Historic character1 sourced position
Said the city must prioritize preserving Marshall's historic character and small-town feel as people and businesses move in.
As people and businesses move into Marshall, we must prioritize preserving our historic character and small-town feel.”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411Link
05Resident input1 sourced position
Pointed to the new Communications Director position in the city budget as the way to get information to residents faster.
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411Link
06Water and sewer rates1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-17 adopting water and sewer rates effective July 1, 2026 (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteMarshall City Council minutes, June 15, 2026 · Jun 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-12 adopting the fiscal year 2027 budget, fee schedule and property tax millage rates (passed 7-0, May 2026).
Council voteMarshall City Council minutes, May 18, 2026 · May 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Trash and recycling1 sourced position
Voted yes on approving the Granger Waste trash and recycling proposal and negotiating a contract (passed 6-0, January 2026).
Council voteMarshall City Council minutes, January 20, 2026 · Jan 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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