Powell City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Steve
Nickles

Steve Nickles is running for Powell City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Holly S. Cole.

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The race · City Council Ward 1

About: Retired Alaska oilfield manager who now works for the Wyoming Department of Transportation. He moved to Powell in 1994 and has served on the boards of the Plaza Diane Community Center for the Arts and the Thomas the Apostle Center.

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01City services1 sourced position

Said he is not looking to shake things up and wants to keep city services affordable.
I want to learn how it works, I want to keep our services affordable … and I want our services to continue.”
Own statementPowell Tribune · Aug 11, 2026 Link

02Rooftop solar1 sourced position

Spoke up when the city planned to effectively annex private rooftop solar systems, saying he didn't think it was right.
I got involved in that, because I didn’t think it was right,”
Own statementPowell Tribune · Aug 11, 2026 Link

03Exotic animal permits1 sourced position

Said that if the exotic pet issue resurfaces, he will represent how his constituents want to handle it.
I will represent my constituency on how they want to handle it,”
Own statementPowell Tribune · Aug 11, 2026 Link

04Aug. 18 primary1 sourced position

Finished first of five Ward 1 candidates in the Aug. 18, 2026 primary with 153 votes (38.83%).
Own statementPark County · Aug 18, 2026 Link

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