Broken Bow Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Rod
Sonnichsen
Rod Sonnichsen, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Broken Bow in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Christopher Shelby.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Christopher Shelby
- 02Rod SonnichsenYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Former Broken Bow City Council president who was sworn in as mayor in January 2020 after a recall.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
Ballotpedia lists Christopher Shelby and Rod Sonnichsen for Mayor, Jeremiah Daugherty and Paul D. Holland for the West Ward, and Russell Smith for the East Ward on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Ballotpedia
On the record: Rod Sonnichsen
5 sourced01Trash fees1 sourced position
as recorded in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Recommended in May 2026 that the council not waive the three readings of the trash assessment ordinance, to give members time to get the information they need.
Own statementCity of Broken Bow · May 12, 2026Link
02Data centers2 sourced positions
as recorded in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Said in July 2026 that a temporary data center moratorium was the best approach to safeguarding the city's citizens and infrastructure, and urged the council to waive the three readings.
Own statementCity of Broken Bow · Jul 14, 2026Link
as recorded in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Said in September 2026 that the data center zoning ordinance offers good protection for the community and recommended its approval.
Own statementCity of Broken Bow · Sep 8, 2026Link
03City budget1 sourced position
as recorded in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Commended city administration and staff in September 2026 for their work on the budget and for being passionate regarding taxpayer dollars.
Own statementCity of Broken Bow · Sep 8, 2026Link
04Livestock in town1 sourced position
as recorded in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Said in September 2026 that legal questions on the draft livestock and poultry ordinance still need to be addressed so the city does not have to revisit the issue.
Own statementCity of Broken Bow · Sep 22, 2026Link
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