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Incumbent Gary Christiansen, long-time mayor of Harlan, is being challenged by two newcomers. On the ballot will be Christiansen, David Tyrrel and Joshua A. Gear.
Three incumbent members of the Harlan City Council have filed nomination papers to retain their council positions, and will run unopposed. They include Keith A. Kaufman, ward 1; Orval B. Roecker, ward 3; and Aaron Anliker, at-large Center Township.
Watch the Harlan Newspapers for more information about those seeking election, closer to the November general election. The election will be held Tuesday, November 10.
Following is a list of all the candidates who have filed nomination papers for public office throughout Shelby County. This year will see the municipal election, with candidates for both mayor and council seats.
Defiance
Mayor: Nobody running
Council: Mary Ann Anastasi, Robert McConnell and George Rewerts (vote for 3)
Earling
Mayor: Randy Heese
Council: Connie Andersen, Jackie Frum, Janice A. Gaul, Kelly Mahlberg, Gail Schwarte and Kelly S. Schwarte (vote for 3)
Elk Horn
Mayor: Not on ballot this year
Council: Paul K. Hansen (vote for 2)
Hotel/Motel Tax: increase the hotel/motel tax from five to seven percent
Kirkman
Mayor: Ron Heese
Council: Nobody running (vote for 2)
Irwin
Mayor: Randy Rademaker
Council: Donald D. Ferry, Patricia Gawley, Lee Ferry, William D. McMahon and Lana Schwieso (vote for 3)
Panama
Mayor: Nobody running
Council: Nobody running (vote for 3)
Portsmouth
Mayor: Nobody running
Council: William J. Sondag (vote for 3)
Shelby
Mayor: Ron Kroll and Lisa Juhl
Council: Lucille Schlensig, Jim Cunningham, Dyle Gilland, Kristen Lund and Sheila M. Rihner (vote for 2)
Tennant
Mayor: Lori Teachout
Council: Mark Tearney and Harold D. Peters (vote for 2)
Westphalia
Mayor: Jerome M. Gross
Council: Diane M. Sick, Brian Arkfeld and Julie Goetzinger (vote for 3)
