Filing opens Tuesday, Dec. 9, for Owensville residents interested in running for a seat on the Board of Aldermen and the mayor’s position. Owensville voters in April 2026 will select an alderman in each of the city’s wards for a two-year term. Those seats are currently held by Dr. Cathy Lahmeyer, Ward 1, and Denise Bohl, Ward 2. City voters on April 7 will also select a mayor for a two-year term. Kevin McFadden is the city’s mayor currently. Voters in the city will also select a city marshal for a four-year term. Scott Griffith currently serves as the city’s chief of police as the elected city marshal.  Filing closes Tuesday, Dec. 30. Candidates must be a United State citizen and a resident of Owensville for at least one year prior to the election to be eligible. Candidates must registered top vote and also be current with their state, county and city taxes and any municipal user fees such as water and sewer bills. Potential candidates should apply in person at Owensville City Hall, 107 West Sears Avenue between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday during the filing period except when City Hall is closed for the Christmas holiday or due to staff illnesses or weather-related reasons. City Hall will be open at 8 a.m. on the opening and closing days of the filing period. The last day to register to vote for the April Municipal Election is March 11, 2026.