One City Council Seat up for Grabs in 2021 Municipal Election

There will be only two names on the ballot for this year's Municipal General Election on November 2, 2021. The seat for Ward 1, the west side of Malta, will be contested by incumbent David Rummel and challenger Steen McFadden.

Mayor John Demarais and the incumbent for Ward 2, Bonnie Wiederrick, are running uncontested.

The two candidates for Ward 1 were asked the same five questions. Below are their answers.

David Rummel (incumbent)

1. What is your motivation to run for office?

As a fifth-generation resident of Malta/Phillips County, I feel a strong commitment towards Malta and its healthy fut...