As of now three candidates have emerged for the City Council Ward 3 seat vacated by Hugh McKean: Steve Olson, a CPA and NCLA board member; Howard Dotson, a pastor; and John Keil, a marijuana investor. Olson has lived in Loveland for decades, while Dotson and Keil are new residents.
The special election is scheduled for April 11. To be eligible, candidates must turn in petitions by Jan. 30 with 25 verified signatures.