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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Kenyon Mayor & City Council Election 2026

5 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 9 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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All voters in the city choose a mayor, two council members in the regular election, and two more council members in a special election for the last two years of two vacated terms.

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What the next council decides

01Property taxes and the 2027 budget4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted a 2027 preliminary levy with a maximum increase of 9.26% in September 2026; the final levy must be adopted by the end of December.

What's on the tableHow much of the preliminary 2027 levy increase to keep in the final levy.

02Sunset Homes redevelopment and apartments4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved tax increment financing and development agreements for Rebound's redevelopment of the Sunset Homes site in 2026.

What's on the tableHow the city oversees the development contract and tax increment financing as the project is built.

03Housing lots, businesses and the grocery store3 sourced facts

Where it standsKMU agreed to lend the city $350,000 to buy land for future development, and the Kenyon Market has been sold to new local owners.

What's on the tableHow the city buys and develops land for housing and businesses, and what help it offers local businesses.

04Communication with residents2 sourced facts

Where it standsCouncil packets and agendas are available at City Hall and online, and past council meetings can be watched online.

What's on the tableWhether to add more ways for residents to hear from and talk with city leaders.

05Police staffing2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe police department is approaching one year of being short a full-time staff member.

What's on the tableHow the city budgets for and fills police officer positions.

4 notes on these statements

Elana Brunner resigned from the City Council effective March 10, 2026, and her seat goes to a special election in November 2026. Kenyon City Council packet, March 10, 2026 · Mar 10, 2026

The council adopted Resolution 2026-11 in April 2026, appointing Deanna Gard to serve as Council Member until the next election. Kenyon City Council minutes, April 14, 2026 (in the May 12, 2026 council packet) · Apr 14, 2026

The council declared a vacancy in Council Member Mary Bailey's seat in May 2026 so the seat could go on the November ballot. Kenyon City Council special meeting minutes, May 18, 2026 (in the June 9, 2026 council packet) · May 18, 2026

Jennifer Sweet was unavailable for an interview for the Kenyon-Wanamingo Messenger's council candidate profiles. Kenyon-Wanamingo Messenger · Oct 15, 2026

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  1. 1. Should the city use tax increment financing to help redevelop the Sunset Homes site into apartments?

  2. 2. How much priority should the city give to filling police officer positions?

  3. 3. Should the council hold regular town-hall meetings with residents?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted8 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 5 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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