Cole Commissioner faces re-election challenger

Cole County Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman knows inflation and the tight economy will drive the voters to the polls next week. Bushman, who’s running for re-election, says the county is feeling the same pinch you are .

Bushman was elected to the job in 2014. He meets a challenge from local artist Carla Steck who gathered enough signatures to be on Tuesday’s ballot as an independent.