City, township & village

Mayor, City of Marshall

Vote for: 1
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The mayor leads city government, presides over the council and represents the city.

Candidates Compare by issue

Public safety

Ryan WatsonNo party listed
- Pledges to assess police needs to reduce nighttime crime
Scott WolfersbergerNo party listed
No documented position found.

Housing

Ryan WatsonNo party listed
- Supports preserving historic structures and traditions
Scott WolfersbergerNo party listed
- Pledges to find programs attracting new affordable housing

Economy & jobs

Ryan WatsonNo party listed
- Proposes a permanent ban on AI data centers in 49068
Scott WolfersbergerNo party listed
- Supports growth that preserves historic character
- Pledges to ensure any data center fits Marshall

Government & transparency

Ryan WatsonNo party listed
- Supports resident votes on all major issues
Scott WolfersbergerNo party listed
- Supported creating a city communications director position

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