Voters who go to the polls next Tuesday will see a mix of incumbents and new challengers, as well as some issues to decide. Polls are open from 6 am – 7 pm on April 5.

Kearney residents will vote at one of three locations available, and individual voter ID cards have voters’ assigned polling place. Residents of Ward 1 will vote at the Annunciation Hall (KRY2). Residents of Ward 2 will go to the Trinity Lutheran Church (KRY4). Voters outside the city limits vote at the Mid-Continent Public Library (KRY3). Voters in Holt on the Clay County side will go to Holt City Hall, and residents of Holt who live in Clinton County will vote at the Holt Fire Dept.

Kearney School District Board of Education

There are two seats open on the Kearney School District Board, and seven individuals filed for the positions. Current member John Kern is running for re-election. Facing Kern will be Len Broughton, Stacy Rule, Meredith Cole, Rocky Brock, Aaron Bowers, and Lydia Mack. Current Board President Mark Kelly is not seeking re-election.

Kearney Ward 1 and Ward 2 Alderman

For Kearney Board of Aldermen, in Ward 1, Gerri Spencer is running unopposed.

In Ward 2 David Lehman is running to keep his position. Lehman was elected to that seat in 2019. Marie Steiner is challenging him. Steiner was elected to Ward 2 Alderman in 2014, and served three terms before losing the seat to Lehman.

Kearney Questions

Residents will also be voting on Prop B, a $44 million bond issue for the Kearney School District. Prop B is a no-tax-increase bond initiative that will be used to fund updating current school buildings as well as build a fifth elementary school building.

The Kearney Fire and Rescue Protection District, also has a ballot question. Residents in the fire district are being asked about a $0.15 per $100 assessed valuation levy that will go for operation expenses. Staff and calls for service have more than doubled since 2004 when the District last asked for an increase, and the District needs an increase in operating funds.

City of Holt Alderman and Fire Protection District Board

In Holt, there are two open seats up for election on the Board of Alderman. Five individuals have filed for the positions: James Misner, Pam Mick, Patti Pyne, Jeff Alley, and Leon Clifford.

The Holt Community Fire Protection District has one seat open on the Fire Board. Charlie Dawson filed for this seat and per the Fire Board there will not be an election for this position. Dawson will serve in this six year term.

For more information about this election or to check your voting location and status, visit the Clay County Election Board website.

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KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story