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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Sidney City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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Every Sidney voter can vote for up to three of the five candidates; the three with the most votes win four-year seats.

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What the next council decides

01City budget and property taxes4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the 2026-27 budget and property tax request 5-0 on September 22, 2026.

What's on the tableThe council sets the city budget and property tax request each September.

02Northside Park project3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn May 2026 the council accepted a Northside Park construction bid without the splash pad, which is to be rebid separately.

What's on the tableThe council approves park contracts, the splash pad bid and how much city money goes to recreation.

03Housing2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council appoints members of the five-member Housing Authority Board, one of whom is a council member.

What's on the tableThe council appoints Housing Authority board members and would weigh in on any new housing project.

04Economic development4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city now contracts with the Cheyenne County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) for economic development work.

What's on the tableThe council renews and funds economic development and Chamber contracts and local business programs.

05Neighborhood rules: chickens and fireworks3 sourced facts

Where it standsOrdinance 1885 (December 2025) sets rules for backyard chickens, and Emergency Ordinance 1890 (June 2026) sets when fireworks may be used.

What's on the tableThe council can change animal and fireworks rules by ordinance.

3 notes on these statements

Brett Kerkman was appointed in January 2025 to fill a vacant council seat. City of Sidney · Jan 14, 2025

Jeremy Lee was confirmed in July 2025 to fill an open council seat. City of Sidney · Jul 8, 2025

Five candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for three Sidney City Council seats. Cheyenne County

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Who matches you?

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  1. 1. Should the council approve a budget that raises Sidney's property tax levy?

  2. 2. How should Sidney weigh park projects like Northside Park against other spending?

  3. 3. Should the city back an affordable housing project at Sioux Villa?

  4. 4. How should Sidney handle economic development?

  5. 5. Should Sidney allow backyard chickens in town?

  6. 6. How should Sidney regulate fireworks around July 4?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted8 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Robert Kuhns, Burke Radcliffe3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

  • The City Council consists of five members elected by the people for four-year terms. City of Sidney
  • The council meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at City Hall. City of Sidney
  • Sidney voters adopted the city manager form of government in 1950; the City Council appoints the city manager. City of Sidney
  • Voters choose up to three candidates for Sidney City Council, four-year term. Cheyenne County

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