Wilton may have ample competition for its April village board election, as its Monday caucus resulted in six candidates for three trustees’ seats and two for the president’s position.
Those nominated for the trustee spots are incumbent Sid Thayer and challengers David Watters, Missy Fredrick, Reina Coleman, Eli Yoder and Marcy Johnson.
Incumbent Ken Thorson will not seek another term, and his fellow incumbent, Tim Welch, will run for village board president instead. Laurna Keith also was nominated for president.
To appear on the April ballot, the nominees will need to submit candidacy papers.
Other business
• The board approved a lease agreement with the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church food pantry, agreeing to rent out a space on the first floor of the north end of the Wilton Community Center for $5 per year. The food pantry will be responsible for electrical updates and liability insurance.
• The village recognized Police Chief Jeremy Likely on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (Jan. 9).
• The village’s public-works committee will review and recommend to the full board the changes to the capital-improvement program.
• The board approved an operator’s license for Cheyenne Parker pending a police check and completion of an alcoholic-beverage server course.