There will be two contested races in the Pella City Council elections on November 7th.

An at-large seat will be contested by incumbent Mark De Jong and challengers Rhonda Kermode and Dan Spotten. De Jong has served for 38 years, and said at the PACE Alliance candidate forum on KNIA/KRLS he has learned a lot about service and the city during his time on council.

“You listen to everybody, and you ponder what they have to say–their position, what causes to them to hurt, and then the day comes that you have to vote,” he says. “And you know full well that the chances are slim and none–you’re not going to make everyone happy.”

De Jong says he’s also learned about the precedent set which each vote and long term ramifications of decisions made today.

Tune in tomorrow to hear from Kermode, and Spotten on Wednesday. Additionally, we will highlight the Ward One race between incumbent Dan Vander Beek and Lynn Branderhorst Thursday and Friday on the one to count on for award-winning local election coverage, KNIA/KRLS.

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