City Council

West Union's City Council consists of a mayor, city administrator, city clerk, and five council members. Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month beginning at 6:00 PM at City Hall.

Mayor

Kent Halverson

kenthalverson72@gmail.com
term ends 12/31/2027
Kent Halverson has served as Mayor since 2026.

City Council Members

Chris DeBack - Ward 1

debackcouncilman@gmail.com
term ends 12/31/2028
Chris DeBack has served as a Council Person since 2023.

 

Heather Becthold - Ward 2

Bectholdwucouncil@gmail.com
term ends 12/31/2027
Heather Becthold has served as a Council Person since 2026.

 

Kennon Gumm - Ward 3

kennon.gumm@nutrien.com
term ends 12/31/2027
Kennon Gumm has served as a Council Person since 2016.

 

Randy Tope - At Large

rltope56@gmail.com
term ends 12/31/2027
Randy Tope has served as a Council Person since 2024.

 

Hunter McElree - At Large

15hmcelree@gmail.com
term ends 12/31/2028
Matt McElree has served as a Council Person since 2026.

Council Minutes & Agendas

2026