Winners of the April 7 municipal election in Perry County expressed gratitude to voters while outlining priorities for the months and years ahead.
PERRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES (3-YEAR TERM)
Patrick Naeger — 2,826 votes (55.4 percent)
“I am grateful to have been elected for another term on the Perry County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees,” Naeger said. Naeger noted the hospital has undergone a major transition in recent years and emphasized continued collaboration with Mercy to ensure long-term stability and quality care.
PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 32 BOARD (3-YEAR TERM)
Caleb Streiler — 3,037 votes (28.7 percent)
A statement from Streiler’s wife emphasized his commitment to students and the community while echoing concerns about the measure’s defeat.
Nancy Voelker — 2,785 votes (26.3 percent)
Voelker thanked voters for their support and pledged to continue advocating for students, staff and facilities. “I will continue to push for the students to have a learning environment that will allow them to excel academically,” she said. She also acknowledged disappointment over the failure of Proposition K.I.D.S., noting ongoing facility challenges and uncertainty surrounding future funding.
Dan Querry — 2,404 votes (22.71 percent)
Querry expressed his appreciation to voters who turned out for the municipal election and said he is committed to focusing on school safety, responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars, transparency with the community, and continued support for teachers and staff.
PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 32 BOARD (1- YEAR TERM)
Terry Wichern — 2,606 votes (66.43 percent)
“I would like to thank the voters for their support and am looking forward to moving District 32 forward during the next year,” Wichern said.
Together, the winners’ remarks reflected both appreciation for voter support and recognition of the challenges ahead, particularly following the defeat of Proposition K.I.D.S
PERRYVILLE CITY MARSHAL (POLICE CHIEF)
Dustin M. Miller — 848 votes (45.7 percent)
Miller described election day as both emotional and meaningful. “[It was] a bittersweet day,” he said, noting he lost his father the same day he was elected. He expressed gratitude to voters and pledged to lead with “honesty, consistency, accountability, and respect.”
