HAYS POST
Ron Mellick has filed for re-election to the Hays City Commission.
He previously served as a city commissioner from 2007-2015 and was appointed in 2018 to fill the unexpired term of Chris Dinkel.
Mellick has been a Hays resident since 1973. He is self-employed and owner of Ron’s Floor Covering, with 48 years experience in the business.
Mellick’s wife Mary is also self-employed, operating Mary’s Daycare. She is also a wellness coach with Weight Watchers. The couple has four children and 12 grandchildren.
In a news release, Mellick outlined his campaign goals:
- Keep the city on solid financial ground
- Keep the mill levy at 18, as is has been the past twelve years
- Continue with “pay-as-you-go” policies for city projects
- Fix and repair old infrastructure including water and sewer lines, streets and bridges
- Finish the water transfer process with the state of Kansas and secure the city’s ability to transfer water from the R9 ranch in Edwards County to Hays
Mayor Henry Schwaller has also filed for re-election. The seat held by James Meier is also open. Other candidates who have filed for the three open seats on the Hays City Commission are Michael Berges and Mason Ruder.
According to Brenda Kitchen, Hays city clerk, the top two vote-getters will serve four-year terms. The candidate with the third most votes will receive a two-year term.
Other city elections in Ellis County include the Ellis mayor, treasurer and three council members. In Schoenchen, the mayor’s seat and five city council positions are open. Victoria will vote for the mayor and two city council members.
Filing deadline is Mon., June 3, in the Ellis County Clerk’s office, 718 Main, Hays.
The general election is Tue., Nov. 5. A primary election will be held Tue., August 6, if necessary.