Cologne Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Lona
Hendricks
Lona Hendricks is running for mayor of Cologne in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Matt Lein.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Lona HendricksYou’re reading
- 02Matt LeinIncumbent
Background
- About
- Cologne community volunteer for several years whose previous work was in the social work field.
On the record: Lona Hendricks
4 sourced01Wastewater plant1 sourced position
from her answers to the Sun Patriot candidate questionnaire
Said Cologne's growth is limited by the capacity of its current wastewater treatment plant.
Cologne’s growth is limited by the capacity of our current wastewater treatment plant.”
Own statementSun Patriot · Oct 1, 2026Link
02Growth and development1 sourced position
from her answers to the Sun Patriot candidate questionnaire
Said she wants Cologne to develop a comprehensive plan for growth that keeps its small-town feel.
I want Cologne to develop a comprehensive plan for growth that preserves our “small town” feel but allows space to add elements that benefit all generations.”
Own statementSun Patriot · Oct 1, 2026Link
03Property taxes1 sourced position
from her answers to the Sun Patriot candidate questionnaire
Said the city should go beyond what the law requires to explain tax increases and should seek resident feedback.
Our local government needs to go beyond what is required by law to share why taxes are being raised and for how long.”
Own statementSun Patriot · Oct 1, 2026Link
04Data centers1 sourced position
from her answers to the Sun Patriot candidate questionnaire
Said local governments should weigh jobs and tax revenue against environmental impacts and review resident feedback before deciding.
Rural communities like Cologne need to decide if this addition fits the future vision of our community and if the growth benefits outweigh the cost.”
Own statementSun Patriot · Oct 1, 2026Link
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