McCook City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Rose
Weskamp
Rose Weskamp is running for McCook City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Joel Arterburn
- 02Dennis Berry
- 03Kaleb Taylor
- 04Nick Umscheid
- 05Gene WeedinIncumbent
- 06Rose WeskampYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Lists board experience with the Middle Republican Natural Resource District and other groups.
On the record: Rose Weskamp
7 sourced01Ordinance readings1 sourced position
Said the council should not suspend the required three readings before a vote, so residents have time to be notified and speak.
I also believe the City Council should not suspend the required three readings prior to a vote as this does not give our residents time for notification, to speak up and be engaged.”
Own statementMcCook Gazette · Oct 19, 2026Link
02Taxes and growth1 sourced position
Said job growth and competitive wages are the only way to keep taxes and utility costs affordable.
The only way to keep taxes and utility costs affordable is to grow our community through job growth and competitive wages.”
Own statementMcCook Gazette · Oct 19, 2026Link
03City budget1 sourced position
Said she would revise the city's monthly expenditure report by department and send quarterly financial statements with water bills.
Quarterly financial statements will go out with citizen's water bills.”
Own statementMcCook Gazette · Oct 19, 2026Link
04License plate cameras1 sourced position
Said a special council meeting for public input should be held if McCook police were to buy Flock cameras, and that ordinances should govern their use.
If McCook Police Department were to purchase Flock Cameras, a special council meeting should be held to gather public input and support.”
Own statementMcCook Gazette · Oct 19, 2026Link
05Utility rates1 sourced position
as reported by McCook News Now; not a direct quote
Asked at the September 21, 2026 council meeting whether water and sewer rate increases would pay for employee raises.
Own statementMcCook News Now · Sep 22, 2026Link
06City manager contract1 sourced position
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Asked who prepares the city manager's employment agreement, how merit is determined, and whether goals should be included.
Own statementCity of McCook · Sep 21, 2026Link
07Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for the Middle Republican Natural Resources District board (MRNRD 01, two-year term) in 2024 (lost).
Own statementRed Willow County · Nov 5, 2024Link
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