There are three contested races for Lenexa City Council seats this year, as well as a fourth uncontested race.

You can read the candidates’ responses to our questionnaire below and see video of the forum the Post held earlier this fall.

Candidates running unopposed were not asked to respond to the questionnaire or participate in the forum.

Ward 1

In Ward 1, current Councilmember John Michael Handley — appointed to the seat in January to fill a vacancy created by the death of Joe Karlin — faces a challenge from Joe Shull.

Handley and Shull earned more votes over Trevor Keegan during an August primary, so the two face off again in the November general election.

• You can access John Michael Handley’s campaign website here.
• You can access Joe Shull’s campaign website here.

Ward 2

In Ward 2, Councilmember Bill Nicks is seeking his third term and will face a challenge from Nicole Wasson.

• You can access Bill Nicks’ campaign website here.
• You can access Nicole Wasson’s campaign website here.

Ward 3

In Ward 3, sales manager Avery Bell and former councilmember Corey Hunt will face off in a contest for the seat currently held by Melanie Arroyo, who is not seeking reelection.

• You can access Avery Bell’s campaign website here.
• You can access Corey Hunt’s campaign website here.

Ward 4

• Current Councilmember Craig Denny, a former Shawnee Mission school board member, is seeking his second term and does not have an opponent.