Sault Ste. Marie Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Steve
Habusta
Steve Habusta is running for mayor of Sault Ste. Marie in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Don Gerrie.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Don GerrieIncumbent
- 02Steve HabustaYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Sault Ste. Marie city commissioner and Lake Superior State University assistant athletic director.
- Campaign website
- www.facebook.com/Habustaformayor
Steve Habusta is a sitting commissioner running for mayor, and his commission seat is also on the ballot. SooLeader · Sep 5, 2026
Don Gerrie and Steve Habusta issued a joint statement pledging a civil campaign in September 2026. SooLeader · Sep 5, 2026
On the record: Steve Habusta
8 sourced01Roads1 sourced position
Said the city needs a multi-year plan for fixing roads instead of patching potholes (as reported by SooLeader).
we need an aggressive, multi-year plan for fixing our roads”
Own statementSooLeader · Jul 17, 2026Link
02Snow removal1 sourced position
Said he has pushed for a dedicated snowfall contingency fund.
I have pushed for the creation of a dedicated snowfall contingency fund.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
03Locks and the economy1 sourced position
Said the city should not wait until 2030 to plan for the end of the Locks project (as reported by SooLeader).
We cannot afford to wait until 2030 to scramble for a solution.”
Own statementSooLeader · Jul 17, 2026Link
04Transparency1 sourced position
Said transparency, due process and clear communication are central to responsible municipal government.
Transparency, due process, and clear communication are non-negotiable pillars of responsible municipal government.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
05City manager1 sourced position
Voted yes to approve the employment agreement for City Manager Candidate Patrick Reagan (passed 7-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Sault Ste. Marie · Jul 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Cloverland training facility1 sourced position
Voted no on ratifying the developer agreement with Cloverland Electric Cooperative for the Cloverland Regional Training Facility (passed 5-1, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Sault Ste. Marie · Jan 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07July 4 fireworks1 sourced position
Voted no to accept a $20,000 proposal for the 2026 July 4 fireworks show (passed 4-3, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Sault Ste. Marie · Jan 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08St. Mary's park lease1 sourced position
Voted yes on a motion for a 10-year, zero-dollar lease for the St. Mary's playground as a public park (failed 2-4, one abstention, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Sault Ste. Marie · Jan 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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