Term Jan. 09, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2021
elected Nov. 07, 2017 defeating Van Willis for the Ward III seat vacated by Chuck Warren
sworn in Jan. 09, 2018
defeated Nov. 02, 2021 and lost the Ward III seat to Rick Coleman
Andrew Swindle is an Assistant…
Term Apr. 14, 2015 - current
elected Apr. 07, 2015 defeating Ward II incumbent James "Jim" Craig
sworn in Apr. 14, 2015
re-elected Nov. 05, 2019 and ran unopposed
did not seek re-election in 2023
Jack Hezlep had been appointed to the Derby Planning…
Term Oct. 23, 2007 - Dec. 31, 2021
Steve Ashley and Vaughn Nun defeated Christopher Gadd in the primary Mar. 01, 2005 to run in the general election Apr. 05, 2005
defeated Apr. 05, 2005 by Steve Ashley for the Ward II seat vacated by Betty…
Term Jul. 14, 2015 - Mar. 23, 2022
appointed Jun. 23, 2015 to fill the unexpired term of Darrell Downing
sworn in Jul. 14, 2015
elected Nov. 07, 2017 and ran unopposed
re-elected Nov. 02, 2021 and ran unopposed
resigned effective Mar. 23, 2022…
Term Apr. 14, 2015 - Dec. 31, 2023
elected Apr. 07, 2015 defeating Dennis Poteete and Jason "Wojo" Wojteczko for the Ward I seat vacated by Randy White
sworn in Apr. 14, 2015
re-elected Nov. 05, 2019 and ran unopposed
did not seek re-election in…
Although not designated as one of Derby’s landmarks, the Round Barn (1910) located on south Woodlawn near 95th Street is not only one of the oldest structures in the Derby area, its unique design makes it an impressive part of the skyline and should…
Alexander and Margaret (Dickson) Garrett were the first settlers to put down roots in what was first El Paso and was renamed Derby, Kansas. In 1869, the area was considered Indian Territory (Osage Trust Lands) and had many transient traders, trappers…
In 1869, Fred Gerteis homesteaded this land. In 1900, he traveled back to Germany to get his 23-year-old nephew, Albert Lauber, to help work the land by promising the farm eventually would become his. After Albert Lauber returned to Germany to get…
El Paso Cemetery sits on a slight hill in the center of Derby but was once surrounded by farmland and was about a mile southeast of the growing settlement. In 1878, the cemetery opened, 9 years after the Garrett family staked a claim near the bank of…
In March 1924, this red brick building opened as the third school at this site. It had 10 classrooms, study hall, small office, two modern lavatories and a gymnasium/auditorium. From 1924 to 1953, this was the only public school in town; high school…