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Dixon’s mayor draws 3 challengers in run-up to April election, 3 others running for 2 council seats

James Holloway
James Holloway
James Holloway
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A graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, James Holloway brings a decade of experience covering local government issues, including stints with the Daily Herald and NPR Illinois. His insights into public policy and governance make him a go-to source for understanding the intricacies of local administration.

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Dixon’s mayor draws 3 challengers in run-up to April election, 3 others running for 2 council seats — Downers Grove Government news

Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes, City Council member Mary Oros and five others are in the running to fill three open city government seats in the April 2027 consolidated election. The nonpartisan candidates filed their nominating petitions with the Dixon City Clerk by Monday’s deadline and will be placed on April’s ballot if the list remains uncontested by Dec. 17. The last day to file objections is Nov. 2 and the last day for candidates to withdraw is Dec. 17. The offices up for election in Dixon’s council-manager style government are four-year terms for mayor and the two council member seats currently held by Oros and Mike Venier. Venier is not seeking reelection. For mayor, Hughes is running to retain the office that he was first elected to in April 2023. Dixon residents Ryan Marshall, Dion T. Day and Jonathan D. Slager also are running for the seat. Oros is running for a third term as council member. Dixon residents Kevin Marx and Bryn Slager also are running for a seat on the council. The

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