Mar 12, 2021 8:29 PM
Cuba City will have a new mayor after Tom Gile announced he’d be stepping down from the post. His resignation is effective as of Thursday and cited personal reasons for vacating the seat. At this time, Cuba City Common Council President John Van de Wiel will serve as acting mayor. The council is scheduled to meet Wednesday to discuss options going forward. They can appoint someone to fill the seat for the remainder of Gile’s term, have Van de Wiel continue to serve as acting mayor, or hold a special election.
The nomination period for prospective local candidates in Wisconsinâs April 6, 2021, election is underway.
Those wishing to be on ballots must submit their nomination papers by 5 p.m. Jan. 5 at their local clerkâs office. Any primary elections needed due to the number of candidates running for one seat will take place Feb. 16.
Below are some of the municipal seats up for election in the Telegraph Heraldâs coverage area.
Cassville Village Board â The village president seat, currently held by Keevin Williams, will be on the ballot in the spring. Three village board of trustees spots also will be open. Those positions are now filled by Jared Kasten, John Lau and Robert Vogt.