The upcoming election season features contested races for all four Pella City Council spots, and on Thursday, all eight candidates shared their campaign platforms on 92.1 KRLS.

A forum with the PACE Alliance was held at the Pella Community Center, with two hours of discussion by those running for office about why they ultimately want to serve the community. The event was broadcast on 92.1 KRLS, and is available on-demand at KNIAKRLS.com and on the Let’s Talk Pella podcast. The following candidates are running for the Pella City Council in 2023:

Mayor:
Don DeWaard (incumbent)
Tony Bokhoven

City Council – At Large:
Liz Sporrer (incumbent)
Harold Van Stryland

City Council – Ward Two:
Calvin Bandstra (incumbent)
John Butler

City Council – Ward Four:
Dave Hopkins (incumbent)
Ryle Smith

Stay tuned to 92.1 KRLS for award-winning coverage of the upcoming city council and school board elections, to be held on Tuesday, November 7th. 

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