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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.

Economy

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.

Housing & Urban Development

As of May 30, 2025, Edward J. Kolar III did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Healthcare

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."

Public Services

Plans to improve water quality and the water treatment facility.

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

Energy & the Environment

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

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

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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Edward J. Kolar III

- 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.

As of June 12, 2025, Edward J. Kolar III did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 12, 2025, Edward J. Kolar III’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of May 30, 2025, Edward J. Kolar III’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Buket Urgen

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Danette is a graduate of Milan High School. She is married to Todd McElyea. Together, they have three adult children, three teenage children, and four grandchildren.

Danette owns Danette's Thrifts and Gifts.

Danette Talbot ran for mayor in 2023 but did not win. She also ran for city council in 2021 but was disqualified. 

Supports using city funds to support locally owned businesses.

- Supports using city funds to support locally owned businesses.

As of May 30, 2025, Danette Talbot did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to provide free activities for seniors and youth.

- Plans to provide free activities for seniors and youth.

Prioritizes improving water quality and upgrading the water treatment facility.

Supports improving water quality and upgrading water treatment.

- Supports improving water quality and upgrading water treatment.

Plans to prioritize roads and water infrastructure.

Prioritizes roads and water infrastructure.

- Prioritizes roads and water infrastructure.

Danette Talbot

As of June 2, 2025, Danette Talbot did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 2, 2025, Danette Talbot’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of May 30, 2025, Danette Talbot’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports attracting more businesses and manufacturing to diversify the tax base and plans to support the 10-year plan that prioritizes repairing critical infrastructure.

Supports the development of new housing to attract more families and children to local schools.

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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.

As of May 30, 2025, Laura Russeau did not have a website or any information online.

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."

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.

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.

Laura Russeau

Supports creating a vibrant city with activities for all ages to attract visitors.

Supports safer pedestrian access across U.S. 23 and more bike racks.

- 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.