Mayor, council member resign

The Glenwood City Council has accepted the resignations of mayor Brian Tackett and city council member (at large) Jessie Lundvall. Both Tackett and Lundvall are moving outside the city limits with their respective families, making them ineligible to hold elected office in Glenwood.

Lundvall’s resignation was effective Sept. 24 and Tackett’s final day as mayor was Sept. 30. The two resignations were accepted by the council at its Sept. 26 meeting. Both positions are up for election on the Nov. 7 municipal election ballot.

City council member Craig Florian will serve as mayor pro-tem until after the November election. The council seat previously occupied by Lundvall will remain vacant until after the election.

Lundvall was not present at the council meeting. Her resignation was presented by Tackett, who also announced his own departure.

“Unanticipated blessings and additions to my family have necessitated a move to our acreage just outside of town earlier than anticipated,” Tackett said. “I have greatly enjoyed being part of Glenwood’s city government these almost last 22 months. I believe we have taken great strides as a city.”

Tackett said he believes the city is more secure financially than when he took office in January 2016.

“The city leaders, as well as numerous citizens, have put an enormous amount of work to ensure that our expenses are in check and our revenue sufficient to cover them. The challenge now will be to adequately anticipate and plan for the maintenance and improvement of Glenwood going forward. Now is the time to be proactive, not reactive.”

Tackett thanked council members and  city staff for their work during his tenure and encouraged Glenwood residents to participate in local government.

“Glenwood has many amazing people that can, and do, contribute to the success of the city. Still, there needs to be more,” he said.

City elections will take place across the state of Iowa on Nov. 7. The following candidates are seeking office in Mills County:

Glenwood
Mayor - Craig Florian.
City Council Ward 3 (1 seat) - Joseph William George, Laurie Smithers.
City Council At Large (1 seat) - Holly Jackson, Julie Kalambokidis.
* Note - Florian currently sits on the city council as the Ward 2 representative. If he’s elected mayor, the council will appoint a person to fill the Ward 2 seat.

Emerson
Mayor - David W. Galley, Jr.
City Council (two seats) - Ann Roth.

Hastings
Mayor - Alta Jones.
City Council (five seats) - no candidates.
Treasurer - Jesse Jones.

Henderson
Mayor - Michael Baumfalk, Joel Tomford.
City Council (2 seats) - Bambi Byers, Rachael Knight, Scott F. Schondelmeyer.

Malvern
Mayor - Michael Blackburn.
City Council (three seats) - Christina Androy, Stephanie Butler, Katelyn J. McGann, Douglas R. Shere.
City Council Vacancy - Roger A. Johnson.

Pacific Junction
Mayor - Andy Young.
City Council (five seats) - Rodney Bents, Richard F. Kerres, Earl W. Smith, Jr., Jack Scroggs, William Butch Green, Connie Turner.

Silver City
Mayor - Tommy Jensen.
City Council (two seats) - Wendell F. Kasprick, Tiffany Wright.
City Council Vacancy - Kevin Bauge.