8 candidates, 3 spots: Meet those running for Milan City Council in ...

Laura ran for Milan's city council in 2023 but did not win.

Laura Russeau has a bachelor's degree in music. She is married to Josh Russeau, and they have one kid together. Laura has lived in Milan for 20 years. 

Laura is a self-employed and licensed builder. She is also a musician and vocalist.

Supports a vibrant city with activities for all ages to attract visitors and promote economic growth.

- Supports a vibrant city with activities for all ages to attract visitors and promote economic growth.

Economy

As of August 14, 2025, Laura Russeau did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports prioritizing resources for vulnerable citizens, including "the working poor, those with disabilities and marginalized groups of people who may be more at risk to being left out of the equation."

- Supports prioritizing resources for vulnerable citizens, including "the working poor, those with disabilities and marginalized groups of people who may be more at risk to being left out of the equation."

Public Safety

Healthcare

Prioritizes inclusion, access, and transparency in all aspects of Milan's growth and development.

- Prioritizes inclusion, access, and transparency in all aspects of Milan's growth and development.

Public Services

Supports safer pedestrian access, more bike racks, and initiatives to promote walking and biking within the city.

- Supports safer pedestrian access, more bike racks, and initiatives to promote walking and biking within the city.

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

Laura Russeau

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Meet the candidates on the ballot for Milan mayor in the Nov. 2 ...

Edward Kolar is married to his wife, Denise. They have two sons together. Edward has bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Kentucky.

Edward owns and operates Workhorse Realty.

Edward is currently serving his second term as Milan's mayor. He was first elected in 2022. Before becoming mayor, Edward. served on the Milan City Council for four years. 

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Supports diversifying the tax base through strategic investments in new residential and commercial developments.

Plans to continue eliminating waste, reinvesting savings into city assets, and growing the commercial tax base to fund infrastructure improvements.

Plans to continue reducing financial waste, reinvesting savings into city assets, and growing the commercial tax base to fund infrastructure improvements.

- Supports diversifying the tax base through strategic investments in new residential and commercial developments.
- Plans to continue reducing financial waste, reinvesting savings into city assets, and growing the commercial tax base to fund infrastructure improvements.

Supports developing downtown, increasing housing stock to improve affordability, and creating accessible public transportation routes.

- Supports developing downtown, increasing housing stock to improve affordability, and creating accessible public transportation routes.

As of August 14, 2025, Edward J. Kolar III did not have a website or any information online.

Supports maintaining access to greenspace and providing quality park services.

Said, "My top priority is to support the city’s staff. Working closely with all the city departments is how we retain the best employees and provide the best services for the residents."

- Supports maintaining access to greenspace and providing quality park services.
- Said, "My top priority is to support the city’s staff. Working closely with all the city departments is how we retain the best employees and provide the best services for the residents."

Plans to improve water quality and the water treatment facility.

- Plans to improve water quality and the water treatment facility.

Plans to focus on long-term infrastructure repair and replacement projects.

- Plans to focus on long-term infrastructure repair and replacement projects.

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Edward J. Kolar III

- A mayor’s job can be different in each city, but they usually make sure city laws are followed, help create and manage the city’s budget, appoint people to boards and committees, and oversee city services like police, fire departments, parks, and public transportation.
- The mayor works with the city council and sometimes helps make decisions by voting.
- They may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. 
- They are elected to a two- or four-year term, depending on the city.