MASON CITY – A old face from Mason City’s political past is re-emerging as up to four city council seats will be on the line in coming months.
Former mayor Bill Schickel Will seek a Mason City council seat, he announced Tuesday via Twitter.
Currently, Mr. Schickel is the KCHA Radio station general manager. In addition to being serving three terms as mayor of Mason City, he was also a state representative and the former co-chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa.
According to Mr. Schickel, he called the opportunity to a “chance to give back to city I love. Maintain momentum.”
He also stated that he would intend to “Make sure ALL are represented”, with his own emphasis on the word “ALL”. This could fly in the face of the current mayor and council, who many say cater to and favor their own crowd while ignoring most of the citizens.
In the wake of Scott Tornquist’s abrupt resignation, and an election this November that puts three seats on the line, four city council seats could see new faces. Mr. Schickel did not specify which seat he would be interested in, but word around town is he would be seeking the at-large seat vacated by Tornquist. The city council will decide whether to appoint a person or hold an election for that seat.