The one ballot question this election season passed overwhelmingly, with Wamego voters saying yes to an ordinance allowing construction work by property owners on their own property without employing contractors licensed by the City of Wamego. The matter was discussed at several City Commission meetings, before being placed on the ballot. As the unofficial election numbers indicate below, the modification to current ordinance passed by a three to one margin.
Contested races in Pottawatomie County included that of St. George Mayor, with Timothy Calmes receiving the most votes. The new St. George Council members appear to be Josh Winkleman and Christopher Collins.
Onaga voters elected August Hartwich to serve as Mayor and Tom Walsh, Dale Renfro, and Max Loughmiller as Council members.
Wamego’s USD 320 contested race ended with Bruce Coleman for Position 7 over incumbent Richard Weixelman.
Exact numbers for the contested races follow:
Contested Races:
St. George Mayor:
Derrick Milham-46
Kendall Ricker-12
Timothy Calmes-57
St. George City Council:(two elected)
Theresa Calmes-36
Christy Calmes-39
Josh Winkleman-56
Christopher Collins-45
Tina Mudge-38
Wamego USD 320:
Position 7 At Large:
Richard Weixelman-283
Bruce Coleman-296
Wamego ballot question:
Ordinance allowing construction work by property owners on their own property without employing contractors licensed by the City of Wamego:
Yes-317
No-117
Onaga Mayor:
August Hartwich-113
Gary Holthaus-46
Onaga City Council (three open positions):
Dale Renfro-101
Verne Ratcliff-85
Tom Walsh-113
Max Loughmiller-97
St. Mary’s City Commission (two open positions)
Francis Awerkamp 366
Joe Bryan 395
Mike Smith (write in) 308
