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Author Casey Gerald answers your questions

‘There Will Be No Miracles Here’ author Casey Gerald answers your questions

Whitehall Mayor Michael Bivens (center) and City Council Members Lori Elmore (left) and Amy Harcar (right) faced a special election in June 2026 that would determine whether the three remain in office.

Whitehall voters appear to oust city council member, but keep mayor and other council member

A special election was called after a recall petition circulated in the community successfully forcing the city to let voters decide whether the mayor and two council members should keep their seats.

Whitehall residents submit recall petition for mayor and two city council members

The petition was organized by Holly Stein and Patricia Balser. The two criticize Whitehall Mayor Michael Bivens and the city for fighting with the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9. The two allege Bivens is fiscally irresponsible and isn't following the law or expectations of elected officials.