Powell City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026
John R.
Sinskie
John R. Sinskie is running for Powell City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kristy Fields.
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The race · City Council Ward 2
- 01Kristy FieldsIncumbent
- 02John R. SinskieYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Air Force veteran and retired FBI professional staff member who manages the Powell Valley Recycling Center. He moved to Powell after retiring from the FBI in 2021.
Kristy Fields was appointed to fill the Ward 2 seat of the late Councilman Floyd Young; the winner of the Fields–John R. Sinskie race serves the final two years of that term. Powell Tribune · Aug 20, 2026
On the record: John R. Sinskie
5 sourced01Communication with residents1 sourced position
Suggested the city offer opt-in text messages and phone calls and host periodic town halls to reach more residents.
We don’t hear a whole lot from the council and the mayor,”
Own statementPowell Tribune · May 14, 2026Link
02City spending1 sourced position
Said he would seek to be a good steward of public money, citing buying a well-maintained used pickup instead of a new one as an example.
Own statementPowell Tribune · May 14, 2026Link
03Household pet limits1 sourced position
Praised the council's indication that it will keep the two-dog limit while allowing residents up to two cats.
Own statementPowell Tribune · May 14, 2026Link
04Accountability1 sourced position
Said he will continue his message of accountability, communication, community engagement and fiscal responsibility.
I will continue my message of accountability, communication, community engagement and fiscal responsibility.”
Own statementPowell Tribune · Aug 20, 2026Link
05Aug. 18 primary1 sourced position
Received 217 votes (36.29%) in the Aug. 18, 2026 Ward 2 unexpired-term primary.
Own statementPark County · Aug 18, 2026Link
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