Kenyon Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Donald
Kirchmann
Donald Kirchmann, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Kenyon in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Diane Barrett and Diana Tomlinson.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Diane Barrett
- 02Donald KirchmannYou’re reading
- 03Diana Tomlinson
Background
- About
- Mayor of Kenyon and a firefighter who has served on the Park and Recreation Committee.
On the record: Donald Kirchmann
13 sourced01Sunset Homes apartments6 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 2026-18, establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 2-1 (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteKenyon City Council special meeting minutes, June 30, 2026 (in the July 14, 2026 council packet) · Jun 30, 2026Link
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
Wants to continue the demolition of the nursing home and move forward with the apartments.
First, I want to continue with the demolition of the nursing home and move forward with the apartments.”
Own statementKenyon-Wanamingo Messenger · Oct 15, 2026Link
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 alcohol1 sourced position
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
06Housing1 sourced position
Wants to keep moving forward with the new house development and says more housing is important for Kenyon.
I think more housing is important for Kenyon.”
Own statementKenyon-Wanamingo Messenger · Oct 15, 2026Link
07Business growth1 sourced position
Wants to keep working to fill the industrial park and support current business owners.
Third, I want to continue our efforts to fill the industrial park.”
Own statementKenyon-Wanamingo Messenger · Oct 15, 2026Link
08Role of the mayor1 sourced position
Says the mayor should listen and work with people rather than try to control the city.
I don’t think the mayor should try to control the city.”
Own statementKenyon-Wanamingo Messenger · Oct 15, 2026Link
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Donald Kirchmann: their words and their votes on the same issue
Sunset Homes apartments
In their words
Wants to continue the demolition of the nursing home and move forward with the apartments.
Oct 15, 2026 ·Kenyon-Wanamingo Messenger · Oct 15, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Resolutions 2026-12 through 2026-15, steps for the Rebound Sunset Homes project (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Apr 14, 2026 ·Kenyon City Council minutes, April 14, 2026 (in the May 12, 2026 council packet) · Apr 14, 2026
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-18, establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 2-1 (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Jun 30, 2026 ·Kenyon City Council special meeting minutes, June 30, 2026 (in the July 14, 2026 council packet) · Jun 30, 2026
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-24, the contract for private development with Kenyon Real Estate 2, LLC (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
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-27, a residential density variance for Lot 1 Block 1 of Kenyon Crossings (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Sep 8, 2026 ·Kenyon City Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 (in the Oct. 13, 2026 council packet) · Sep 8, 2026
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