02/17/26, 1:18pm, texted for clarity of registration name and website
2/24/26, 2:39pm, candidate answered with upcoming website and legal name
04/03/26, 7:57pm, Messaged campaign Facebook page.
04/03/26, 10:52pm, Candidate responded with email address to send info to.
04/04/26, 11:15pm, Candidate reached out to say she had not received my email.
04/06/26, 6:00pm, Sent info over Facebook messenger.
Answers submitted online April 6, 2026 @ 9:19 PM.
04/03/26, 7:28pm, Messaged campaign Facebook page and
candidate replied quickly with email address;
emailed questionnaire link.
04/17/26, 11:09am, texted access link, Friday deadline
04/24/26, 9:17pm, texted reminder - availability to constituents
Note: Candidate could have had access to opponent's response before answering.
Answers submitted online May 4, 2026 @ 3:02 PM.
Brad Kustka
Republican
04/06/26, 9:08pm, Sent text.
04/17/26, 11:14am, texted access link, today deadline
04/24/26, 9:24pm, texted reminder - availability to constituents
Chase Stenger
Nonpartisan
04/03/26, 8:03pm, Messaged candidate’s Facebook page
and candidate replied quickly; sent questionnaire link.
04/17/26, 11:31am, texted access link and Friday deadline
04/24/26, 9:27pm, texted reminder - availability to constituents
Ken Stopak
Republican
04/03/26, 8:17pm, Emailed campaign address asking for participation.
04/12/26, 11:10pm, Messaged campaign page.
04/17/26, 11:57am, texted access link and Friday deadline
04/17/26, 11:57am, candidate said would "text back as soon as I can"
04/24/26, 9:31pm, texted reminder - availability to constituents
04/24/26, 9:31pm, must be auto-text saying "text back as soon as I can"
05/06/26, 7:27am, candidate emailed, asking for questionnaire
05/06/26, 9:26am, emailed access link
05/06/26, 9:26am, said, "Excellent! I will work on later today."
Bob Stubbe
Republican
04/03/26, 7:26pm, Messaged campaign’s Facebook page.
04/07/26, 10:05pm, Sent link upon candidate’s request.
04/17/26, 12:28pm, Emailed access link, Friday deadline
04/24/26, 9:39pm, texted reminder - availability to constituents
Job Description
How office affects the voter
In the "council-manager" or "weak mayor" system, the mayor can cast a deciding vote if the City Council is equally divided. He/She can also veto decisions which then can be overturned by 2/3 vote of the Council. The mayor may also grant reprieves and pardons.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duty of the mayor is to guard and protect the rights of the city. Typically the mayor appoints, with City Council approval, a city administrator who manages the day to day work of the city. However the mayor does have authority to check on the work of any officer in the city. Compared to a corporation, the city administrator is the chief executive officer and the mayor is the chairman of the board.
In the "council-manager" or "weak mayor" system, the mayor can cast a deciding vote if the City Council is equally divided. He/She can also veto decisions which then can be overturned by 2/3 vote of the Council. The mayor may also grant reprieves and pardons.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duty of the mayor is to guard and protect the rights of the city. Typically the mayor appoints, with City Council approval, a city administrator who manages the day to day work of the city. However the mayor does have authority to check on the work of any officer in the city. Compared to a corporation, the city administrator is the chief executive officer and the mayor is the chairman of the board.
Requirements for the position
Must be a resident and a registered voter of the city. Age requirement may vary by city.
Other information
Though not officially stated in the statutes, the mayor is the spokesperson for the city, should have long-range planning ability, and work well with the Council. In the "council-manager" system, the mayor has more of a ceremonial position instead of a power position.
Term of office
4 years
Partisan?
Nonpartisan
When election is held
Varies by city, often with 1/2 of the city council districts/wards.
In the "council-manager" or "weak mayor" system, the mayor can cast a deciding vote if the City Council is equally divided. He/She can also veto decisions which then can be overturned by 2/3 vote of the Council. The mayor may also grant reprieves and pardons.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duty of the mayor is to guard and protect the rights of the city. Typically the mayor appoints, with City Council approval, a city administrator who manages the day to day work of the city. However the mayor does have authority to check on the work of any officer in the city. Compared to a corporation, the city administrator is the chief executive officer and the mayor is the chairman of the board.
Requirements for the position
Must be a resident and a registered voter of the city. Age requirement may vary by city.
Other information
Though not officially stated in the statutes, the mayor is the spokesperson for the city, should have long-range planning ability, and work well with the Council. In the "council-manager" system, the mayor has more of a ceremonial position instead of a power position.
Term of office
4 years
Partisan?
Nonpartisan
When election is held
Varies by city, often with 1/2 of the city council districts/wards.
