KIMBALL -- Candidates have begun filing for the three municipal offices scheduled to appear on the ballot for the City of Kimball’s 2026 election, including two City Council seats and the Office of Mayor. 

The two City Council positions scheduled for election are currently held by James Shields and Greg Robinson. 

Currently, two candidates have filed for the council seats: Aaron Abraham and Ron Buchart, and one candidate, Gabriel Miller, has filed for the Office of Mayor. 

Miller said his candidacy is focused on improving the cost of living for citizens while attracting more families to come to town and stay long-term. 

“I would like to see change in utilities, the tax levy, things like that so we can see more families coming in, and in doing so we can get more tax revenue coming in,” Miller said. “I’d like to work on getting more stuff for families to do in Kimball, like a recreational center and explore ways to go without raising taxes on the citizens.”  

Miller urges the citizens to think on how the city has operated the last few years, decide for themselves what their vision for Kimball is, and make an educated vote on who can execute that vision. 

“I would just ask everybody this election to take time to educate themselves, look into things a little bit and see how things have ran, and have a good understanding on who you’re voting for and why you're voting for them, whether it’s me or if someone runs against me.” 

Miller has lived in Kimball for almost three years, and before that, he and his family lived in southern Kimball County for 12 years. 

“If I was fortunate enough to be the mayor, I would hope that nobody would be worried about coming and talking to me,” Miller said. “I am a pretty open person. I don't believe one person’s idea is always the best idea; sometimes you get the best solution by putting everybody’s ideas together and listening to what the community needs.” 

As a candidate for the city council seat, Buchart said he is focused on long-term growth, affordability and fiscal responsibility to make Kimball more appealing for young families, seniors with fixed income or businesses starting out or are already established. 

“I believe one of the best ways to have a community grow and prosper is making it appealing to people and businesses,” Buchart said. “Taxes and utilities are high, and we have taken on a large amount of debt. There needs to be a way to pay for these infrastructure upgrades without putting the extra burden on the people and businesses of this community. With some better planning and foresight, I think that can be accomplished while attempting to lowering everyone’s bills.” 

Abraham said his decision to run is based on his commitment to the community.

“I am running for City Council because I love Kimball and believe this city has so much potential," Abraham said. “I want to make sure every citizen feels heard. I also want to make sure we are being fiscally responsible and would like to see growth in our downtown area."

City Council members are nominated in May and elected in November. Newly elected municipal officials will be sworn into office on Dec. 1, 2026. 

Residents with additional questions regarding the election process can reach out to Cathy Sibal at the Kimball County Clerk’s Office.