Imperial City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Jan M.
Elliott
Jan M. Elliott, the incumbent, is running for Imperial City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Nick ColtonIncumbent
- 02Jan M. ElliottYou’re reading
- 03Kristen Malone
- 04Owen L. Swanson
Background
- About
- Imperial City Council member and CFO of Prairie States Communications, which she co-owns. She served 11 years on the Variance Board and is a board member of the Imperial Chamber of Commerce.
Nick Colton, Jan M. Elliott, Kristen Malone and Owen L. Swanson are the four candidates for two City Council seats. Chase County Election Commissioner
On the record: Jan M. Elliott
16 sourced01City-county relations1 sourced position
written answer to the Imperial Republican candidate questionnaire
Named strengthening the relationship between the city and Chase County as a top priority.
One of my top priorities would be continuing to strengthen the relationship between the City and County so we can work together more effectively for the benefit of our community.”
Own statementImperial Republican · Oct 15, 2026Link
02Spending1 sourced position
written answer to the Imperial Republican candidate questionnaire
Said she is committed to responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars and to transparency.
I am committed to being a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars and to promoting transparency, accountability, and collaboration”
Own statementImperial Republican · Oct 15, 2026Link
03Sales tax and debt3 sourced positions
Said she wants any further city projects kept within the window of the sales tax, according to council minutes.
Own statementCity of Imperial · Apr 20, 2026Link
Voted yes on Ordinance 25-12-02 authorizing up to $1.1 million in municipal improvement bonds for City Square improvements (passed 4-0, December 2025).
Council voteCity of Imperial · Dec 22, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution R26-07-02 placing renewal of the 1% sales tax and an added 0.5% sales tax on the November 2026 ballot (passed 3-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Imperial · Jul 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04City staff pay4 sourced positions
Said she believes the city's starting wages are too high, according to council minutes.
Own statementCity of Imperial · Jul 7, 2025Link
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-08-02 setting city employee wages for 2026-27 (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Imperial · Sep 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on adopting wage Ordinance 25-07-01 as amended (passed 3-1, July 2025).
Council voteCity of Imperial · Jul 7, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on adopting wage Ordinance 25-09-02 (passed 3-1, September 2025).
Council voteCity of Imperial · Sep 22, 2025LinkHow the council voted
05City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the 2026-27 city budget (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Imperial · Sep 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Property taxes1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution R26-09-01 setting the city's property tax request (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Imperial · Sep 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Economic development1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution R26-08-02 placing continuation of the Economic Development Program on the November 2026 ballot (passed 4-0, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Imperial · Aug 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08City Square1 sourced position
Voted no on amending the Holiday Farms agreement to buy sod for $36,180 (passed 3-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Imperial · May 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
09City administration1 sourced position
Voted yes on removing the City Administrator from office (passed 3-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Imperial · Jun 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
10Utility write-offs1 sourced position
Voted no on approving the 2025 utility billing and accounts receivable write-offs (passed 3-1, December 2025).
Council voteCity of Imperial · Dec 22, 2025LinkHow the council voted
11Prairie Sage Trail1 sourced position
Voted yes on the Recreational Trails Program project agreement for the Prairie Sage Trail (passed 3-1, May 2025).
Council voteCity of Imperial · May 19, 2025LinkHow the council voted
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Jan M. Elliott: their words and their votes on the same issue
Borrowing against sales tax
In their words
Said she wants any further city projects kept within the window of the sales tax, according to council minutes.
Apr 20, 2026 ·City of Imperial · Apr 20, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Ordinance 25-12-02 authorizing up to $1.1 million in municipal improvement bonds for City Square improvements (passed 4-0, December 2025).
Dec 22, 2025 ·City of Imperial · Dec 22, 2025
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