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City Council, City of Edgewood

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6
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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The city council is Edgewood's legislative body: it passes city ordinances and adopts the budget. Members are elected citywide.

Nonpartisan. Vote for up to seven; six candidates are on the ballot.

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W. Jamie Ruehl

No party listedIncumbent

Edgewood City Council member

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Bridget Grady Spears

No party listedIncumbent

Edgewood City Council member

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Joe MessmerOfficial photo — City of Edgewood

Joe Messmer

No party listedIncumbent

Edgewood City Council member

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Ben BarlageOfficial photo — City of Edgewood

Ben Barlage

No party listedIncumbent

Edgewood City Council member

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Jeff SchreiverOfficial photo — City of Edgewood

Jeff Schreiver

No party listedIncumbent

Edgewood City Council member

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Rob ThelenOfficial photo — City of Edgewood

Rob Thelen

No party listedIncumbent

Edgewood City Council member

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