Hastings city council, mayoral candidates share views at televised forum
The City of Hastings will see a major change in its leadership in 2025.
By News Channel Nebraska
HASTINGS, Neb. — The City of Hastings will see a major change in its leadership in 2025.
Four of the eight city council members will change and the city will have a new mayor. The 10 candidates for the five posts all gathered at the Hastings Museum on Wednesday night for the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce’s candidate forum. The event ran from 7:00-8:30 and was televised and streamed by News Channel Nebraska. Nearly 100 people attended.
The forum featured a selection of prepared questions from the Chamber. Members of the public also submitted questions for the candidates.
The full broadcast is available to be rewatched on the News Channel Nebraska and KHAS Radio Facebook pages.
Mayor candidates: Jay Beckby, Jacque Cranson
Council Ward 1: Mike Anderson, Raquel Maar
Council Ward 2: Larry Consbruck, Rick Klamm
Council Ward 3: Jody Stutzman, Maggie Esch
Council Ward 4: Craig Hubbard, Brian Hoffman