Edward Kolar III has won his bid for a third two-year term as mayor of Milan.
Kolar overwhelmingly beat challenger Laura Russeau in Tuesday’s General Election by a nearly 2-1 margin.
Running on a platform of experience, Kolar said he wants to continue to foster the expansion and growth of Milan.
He said the citizens of Milan want to see more of what has been accomplished over the last four years, including improving the city’s infrastructure.
Kolarsays he’ll focus on expanding the city’s tax base and increasing commercial and residential projects.
There will be two new faces on Milan city council. Incumbent Christian Thompson has been ousted.
Mayor pro-tem, Dr. Shannon Dare Wayne, was re-elected to another term.
She’ll be joined on council by Marie Gress and Jessie Robert Nie.
Current councilmember Josh Kofflin did not seek reelection.
Each of the new terms will begin January 1st and run for a period of four-years.
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