According to a municipal election notice from August 6, 2024, Cheryl Burgan was elected to a council seat in the 2025 municipal general election. This election, which saw several local officials take office, resulted in Burgan and Scott Ross being elected to the two available council seats. According to the same notice, the elected officials were scheduled to be sworn in on January 5, 2026.
As of the town council meeting minutes from May 6, 2026, Burgan was listed as a council member present during a special meeting work session. This meeting was held at Town Hall, located at 409 North Main, to conduct a pre-budget review for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. During this session, the council reviewed various financial projections and departmental updates. The meeting was opened by Mayor Annette Ash, and attendees included Mayor Pro Tempore Matt Jeppsen, Council Member Scott Ross, and Council Member Henry Dovey. The session also included the presence of Recorder Sherita Schaefer and several members of the audience, including Marcus Abel, Ronald Wallace, John Hurd, Pam Eaves, and Kevin Nelson.
During the work session held on May 6, 2026, the council engaged in discussions regarding the town's budget compliance and departmental oversight. Finance Manager Ronald Wallace presented an overview of the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 pre-budget, which included preliminary revenue projections targeting an estimated total of approximately $1,600,000. The discussion covered various revenue streams, such as core taxes, cemetery plot sales, and cell tower rents. The council also reviewed a projected deficit of $134,000 to $135,000 for the upcoming fiscal year, as reported by Wallace. Additionally, Mayor Pro Tempore Jeppsen provided updates regarding the sewer, roads, and fire departments, while Council Member Ross reported on water, building, planning, and zoning.
In addition to the meeting minutes, the Mantua Town Council website provides information regarding the regular meeting schedule. According to the 2026 meeting schedule, town council meetings were scheduled to take place on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM at Town Hall. The schedule for the year included dates such as January 15, 2026, February 19, 2026, March 19, 2026, April 16, 2026, May 21, 2026, June 18, 2026, July 16, 2026, August 20, 2026, September 17, 2026, October 15, 2026, November 19, 2026, and December 17, 2026. The town's website also notes that residents wishing to have an item included on a meeting agenda must contact the town Recorder by the first Friday of the month.
What this means for Mantua
For the residents of Mantua, the documentation shows that Cheryl Burgan entered the town council in early 2026. Her participation in the May 6, 2026, work session highlights the council's role in reviewing fiscal projections and managing the town's budget compliance and departmental oversight to prepare for the 2026–2027 fiscal year.
