BUCYRUS—No Democratic or Independent candidates filed to run in the May primary to elect a Mayor and Law Director for the city of Bucyrus.
Mayor Jeff Reser is not seeking re-election.
With a looming financial crisis facing the city and a council that cannot agree on a path forward, the next Mayor could face some big challenges.
Former and long-serving councilman Bruce Truka has declared his candidacy for Mayor. Councilman Mark Makeever and Council President Jenny Vermillion are both asking voters to elevate them to the office of Mayor.
Interim Law Director Brian Gernert is seeking to be elected to the post he stepped into in September of 2021. Bucyrus attorney Andrew Motter, a former Law Director who has served recently as a consultant to council during absences by Gernert, is seeking the full-time position.
First Ward Councilman Brenton Potter, who currently serves as the Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, is seeking re-election. Kevin Myers will make a bid to retain his at-large seat.
A familiar face often present at council meetings, Vicki Dishon, has decided to make a move to join council as a candidate for one of three Republican seats for Council-At-Large.
Crawford County Now reached out to Dishon for comment. Even though she has had a contentious history with former Law Director Andrew Motter, Dishon says if they are both elected to their respective positions, she could once again work with Motter. Dishon went on to tell Crawford County Now:
“During the past several years, I have attended numerous council and committee meetings expressing my concerns on legislation, council and committee meeting minutes, Ohio, Sunshine Laws, and other matters. With encouragement and support from the citizens of Bucyrus, and my family, I decided now is the time for me to run for Council-At-Large. If elected, I hope that both council and administration along with the citizens of Bucyrus will welcome the skills and knowledge that I have acquired over the 38+ years serving as the law clerk, for five (5) elected Law Directors, and one appointed Interim Law Director.”
Crawford County Now will continue to cover this developing story.