City of Marion issued the following announcement on November 4.
Marion voters headed to the polls on Nov. 2 for the City/School Election.
In January, Steve Jensen will begin his second term as Ward 2 representative, Grant Harper will continue his service as an at-large representative having been appointed to fill a vacancy in May 2020, and Sara Mentzer will start her term as Ward 4 representative.
The only contested race on the City Council ballot for the other at-large opening on Marion City Council was between incumbent Randy Strnad and challenger Dale Monroe. Preliminary results indicate Monroe won the race by one vote. Strnad is expected to request a recount after the results are canvassed on Nov. 9.
Other Council members not yet up for reelection include Mayor Nick AbouAssaly, Colette Atkins – Ward 1 and Will Brandt – Ward 3.
In addition, voters weighed in on four public measures:
- A 10-year renewal of the one percent local option sales tax passed and will now be in place through 2034.
- A measure to reauthorize gambling in Linn County passed.
- Voters approved a change to the number of members on the Marion Library Board from 9 to 11.
- Voters also approved a change to the length of the term for members of the Marion Library Board from six years to four years.
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