Following campaign announcements from council members Mike O’Reilly and Nancy Bepple, discussion about the October 17, 2026 election is already ramping up.

An Armchair Mayor editorial questions whether Bepple and Reid Hamer-Jackson could work together if re-elected.

A public post from Dieter Dudy urges the Mayor not to run again.

With seven months to go until the election—is this simply discussion, or the kind of messaging we often see before someone enters the race?

Closer to election time, watch for KCU posts and materials highlighting council member’s decisions and actions during their term, and comparing election promises with outcomes.

Read the Armchair Mayor article here: EDITORIAL – Can Bepple and the mayor work together if both are re-elected?