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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Wilber Mayor & City Council Election 2026

2 of 4 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 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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All Wilber voters choose the mayor and may vote for up to two of the three City Council candidates.

Last day for in-person voter registration · Oct 23

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What the next council decides

01New city wells and water system3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is building two new public water supply wells, and bonds for the wells project were set to go on sale in May 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will approve well construction payments and decide how to repair the water system, including downtown leaks.

02Half-cent sales tax for infrastructure2 sourced facts

Where it standsA half-percent city sales tax for streets and the electric, water and sewer systems took effect April 1, 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide which street and utility projects the sales tax money pays for.

03Zoubek Addition development3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn November 2025 the council stopped issuing building permits in the Zoubek Addition until its water, sewer and street work meets city rules.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide when the addition's infrastructure meets city regulations and permits can resume.

04Electric rates2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council raised all electric rate classes by 2.5% in spring 2026 after its power supplier raised wholesale costs.

What's on the tableThe next council will set electric rates as wholesale power costs change.

05Comprehensive plan and zoning update3 sourced facts

Where it standsMiller & Associates is updating the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations, last done in 2016.

What's on the tableThe next council will review and adopt the updated plan, zoning rules and subdivision rules.

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Roger Chrans is the only candidate for Mayor of Wilber on the ballot. Saline County · Oct 14, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Wilber build new city water wells now?

  2. 2. Should Wilber have a half-cent city sales tax for streets and utilities?

  3. 3. Should the city hold building permits in a new addition until its streets and pipes meet city rules?

  4. 4. When the city's power supplier raises prices, should Wilber raise electric rates to match?

  5. 5. Should the city allow small multi-unit homes in single-family residential districts by permit?

  6. 6. Should Wilber pay a consultant to update its 2016 comprehensive plan and zoning rules?

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 voted10 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): Tim Lempka, Kent Linhart2 on this ballot

4 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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