Kenyon City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Deanna
Gard
Deanna Gard, the incumbent, is running for Kenyon City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Deanna GardYou’re reading
- 02Kevin Maring
- 03Jennifer Sweet
Background
- About
- Appointed Kenyon City Council member who retired after a 40-year career in health care.
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
On the record: Deanna Gard
12 sourced01Sunset Homes apartments4 sourced positions
Voted yes on approving Rebound's proposed tax increment financing of $1.855 million for 26 years (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteKenyon City Council special meeting minutes, May 18, 2026 (in the June 9, 2026 council packet) · May 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolutions 2026-12 through 2026-15, steps for the Rebound Sunset Homes project (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteKenyon City Council minutes, April 14, 2026 (in the May 12, 2026 council packet) · Apr 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-24, the contract for private development with Kenyon Real Estate 2, LLC (passed 4-0, July 2026).
Council voteKenyon City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 (in the Aug. 6, 2026 council packet) · Jul 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-27, a residential density variance for Lot 1 Block 1 of Kenyon Crossings (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Council voteKenyon City Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 (in the Oct. 13, 2026 council packet) · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Property taxes1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-31, the 2027 preliminary budget and levy, a maximum increase of 9.26% (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Council voteKenyon City Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 (in the Oct. 13, 2026 council packet) · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03City finances1 sourced position
Voted yes on a three-year contract with Abdo for financial services (passed 3-1, September 2026).
Council voteKenyon City Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 (in the Oct. 13, 2026 council packet) · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Garbage service1 sourced position
Voted yes on a three-year solid waste hauling agreement with Flom Disposal (passed 4-0, July 2026).
Council voteKenyon City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 (in the Aug. 6, 2026 council packet) · Jul 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Park alcohol2 sourced positions
Voted yes on the liquor permit for alcohol at Depot Park on July 25, 2026 (passed 4-0, July 2026).
Council voteKenyon City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 (in the Aug. 6, 2026 council packet) · Jul 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Raised concern at the July 2026 meeting about allowing liquor in a family park with children close by.
Own statementKenyon City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 (in the Aug. 6, 2026 council packet) · Jul 14, 2026Link
06Communication2 sourced positions
Wants the city to hold quarterly town-hall meetings with residents.
Hold quarterly town-hall meetings to provide residents with regular opportunities to ask questions, share concerns, and engage directly with city leadership.”
Own statementKenyon-Wanamingo Messenger · Oct 15, 2026Link
Wants a regular column or blog from the city administrator about city operations.
Publish a regular column or blog from the City Administrator to keep residents informed about city operations, projects, challenges, and decisions.”
Own statementKenyon-Wanamingo Messenger · Oct 15, 2026Link
07Council training1 sourced position
Wants every council member, including herself, to receive training on how city government works.
Own statementKenyon-Wanamingo Messenger · Oct 15, 2026Link
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Deanna Gard: their words and their votes on the same issue
Park alcohol
In their words
Raised concern at the July 2026 meeting about allowing liquor in a family park with children close by.
Jul 14, 2026 ·as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·Kenyon City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 (in the Aug. 6, 2026 council packet) · Jul 14, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on the liquor permit for alcohol at Depot Park on July 25, 2026 (passed 4-0, July 2026).
Jul 14, 2026 ·Kenyon City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 (in the Aug. 6, 2026 council packet) · Jul 14, 2026
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