Six candidates have filed for three available seats — two three-year terms and one one-year term — on the Homer City Council.

Incumbents Jason Davis, Storm Hansen and Bradley Parsons are all running to retain their seats. Davis and Hansen both filed for another three-year term, while Parsons filed for one more year on the council.

Davis first joined the council as an appointed member in 2021; if reelected, this will be his third term. To date, according to his candidate statement, Davis has worked to secure funding for the planned new community recreation center, prioritized “smart budgeting” to invest “responsibly” in Homer’s future, helped with the ongoing comprehensive plan and zoning code updates, and worked on traffic-calming measures and adding walkable/bikable trails.

“It’s been a privilege to work for our community, and I’m ready to keep moving forward,” he wrote in his statement. “For the next three years, I’m committed to finishing the zoning updates, advancing the rec center, improving walkability, and keeping our budget on track while growing our economy. I’d be honored to earn the support of voters to continue this work.”

Parsons — who was appointed to the council last fall following Rachel Lord’s graduation from council member to city mayor — said in his statement that he has “seen and heard the passion, caring and thoughtfulness” of Homer-area residents and that he is “motivated by those voices.”

“I have heard the calls for a vibrant and walkable downtown, for an increase in affordable housing, for protecting the environment while confronting the realities of growth throughout southern Kenai Peninsula communities,” he wrote. “I am committed to working toward the vision so many hold for the future of our Homer community.”

New candidates this year include John Mink, Elias T. Garvey and Michael L. Jones.

Mink, who has filed for one of the three-year term seats, currently works as a realtor with Bay Realty and is the founder of cross-country skiing accessory company Ski Vaan. He has also served on the Economic Development Advisory Commission, as Homer Hockey Association president, as a board member for the Homer Elks, and as a substitute teacher in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.

“My vision for Homer is one of sustainable growth, economic vitality, and long-term community viability through youth engagement and education,” he wrote in his candidate statement. “I am committed to listening to your concerns, fostering transparent dialogue, and working collaboratively to address our shared priorities.”

Garvey — who did not include any personal background or previous elected experience on his application — has also filed for a three-year term on the city council.

“As an advocate for limited government, my primary focus in representing the community will be to thoughtfully apply the standard of the people’s will and Homer’s well-being in every Council action; to this end I will carefully scrutinize spending, consider the negative externalities of policy, contend against unduly restrictive or interferant ordinance, and encourage open communication from community members who care to contact me with their concerns after working hours,” he wrote in his candidate statement.

Jones, a Homer resident of almost six years, has filed for the one-year term seat. He wrote in his candidate statement that, if elected, he would focus on the core function of city government in line with the city’s mission statement.

“I have demonstrated leadership abilities in large organizations and complex operating environments and believe I can make a difference,” he wrote.”

Hansen’s candidate statement was pending on the City of Homer website as of Monday afternoon.

There are no ballot propositions up for consideration in the City of Homer election. Learn more about this year’s city council candidates at www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/cityclerk/2025-city-homer-candidates.