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Mayoral candidates highlight housing, zoning and services; incumbent touts economic wins
Summary
Mayoral contenders John Cole, Kevin O'Kelly and Stan Peterson emphasized housing and infrastructure; Cole cited recent annexations and industrial expansions, while O'Kelly urged zoning reforms for affordable housing and improved town–gown coordination.
Three candidates seeking Vermillion's mayoralty used their forum time to press competing visions for housing, infrastructure and civic engagement.
Incumbent John Cole emphasized the record of the last four years, citing housing and infrastructure projects and economic development wins. He said the city has "gained over a 100 new housing units or lots" and noted recent annexation of "just over 230 acres" to expand the tax base. Cole also described recruitment successes, saying the city helped bring…
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