Curt Whiteford serves as the Mayor of Deweyville, a role he began in January 2026 and is scheduled to continue through January 2030, according to the town's administration directory. In this capacity, he is tasked with overseeing the welfare of the town. As of the town's administration directory, Whiteford is serving his first term as mayor.
Residents encounter Whiteford's leadership through the town's governance and the actions of the town council. The town council meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Deweyville Town Hall, located at 10870 N Hwy 38. While the mayor oversees the town's welfare, other council members manage specific municipal duties. For example, Eric Page serves as a council member and park administrator, while Nathan Spackman has served as a council member and water administrator since January 2010.
Legislative and regulatory discussions involving town officials and commissions occur during public meetings. During a Planning & Zoning Commission meeting held on August 6, 2026, commission members discussed potential revisions to the Land Use Code. Specifically, members reviewed Sections 5.14.1 and 6.14.1 of the code regarding animal regulations. During this meeting, Commissioner Curt Whiteford suggested a specific change regarding roosters, proposing that the code be changed from one rooster per 16 hens to 15 points per animal with a maximum of 3 per lot. This suggestion was agreed upon by Chairman Wayne Hansen.
The commission also discussed animal point allocations for other animals during that August 6, 2026, meeting. The discussion included proposals for guinea fowl, which would be assigned 15 points per animal with a maximum of 3 per lot, and peacocks, which would be assigned 15 points each with a maximum of 1 per lot. The commission also deliberated on how to distinguish pigeons from hens and chickens within the code. Following the discussion, the commission voted to take these revision recommendations to the town council.
Local residents also interact with town officials regarding land use and residential development. During the August 6, 2026, meeting, Garnett and her son sought direction from the commission regarding the construction of an additional home on the Kam property. In response to their inquiry, Chairman Wayne Hansen explained that a subdivision or an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) would require one-half acre per dwelling for septic systems. Hansen also noted that if a new home is built to replace an existing one, the requirement to demolish the existing dwelling would occur upon the completion of the new dwelling. The commission directed the residents to review Chapter 5 of the Land Use Code for information regarding setbacks.
As the mayor, Whiteford remains a central figure in the administration that manages the town's various needs, from cemetery coordination and mosquito abatement to water administration and public safety.
What this means for Deweyville
For the people of Deweyville, Whiteford's leadership and the council's decisions shape local living standards. As seen in the August 6, 2026, meeting, the town's regulatory codes regarding livestock and residential construction are subject to active review and revision by officials to ensure the town's land use remains effective and organized.
