Afton City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Randy
Nelson
Council Member, Ward 4; elected in November 2024Minnesota Secretary of State · Nov 5, 2024
Randy Nelson (Council Member, Ward 4) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Afton City Council after the election.
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- Afton City Council member representing Ward 4.
On the record: Randy Nelson
8 sourced01Deer hunting2 sourced positions
As summarized in the approved council minutes; not a direct quote
Said Afton has a deer problem but he does not see a need for rifles in Afton.
Own statementCity of Afton · Jun 16, 2026Link
Voted yes on Ordinance 01-2026, allowing only shotguns, muzzleloaders or handguns for deer hunting (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Afton · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Fire district costs2 sourced positions
Voted yes on denying the fire district's proposed 2026 budget as presented (passed 3-2, August 2025).
Council voteCity of Afton · Aug 19, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-37 on the fire district's proposed 2027 budget (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Afton · Aug 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Budget and taxes1 sourced position
Voted yes on the final 2026 tax levies (passed 4-0, December 2025).
Council voteCity of Afton · Dec 16, 2025LinkHow the council voted
04Shed sizes1 sourced position
Voted no on sending a draft that raises the allowed shed size to 300 square feet to the Planning Commission (passed 3-2, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Afton · May 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Variances2 sourced positions
Voted yes on denying a side-setback variance for an agricultural building on 42nd Street (passed 4-1, June 2025).
Council voteCity of Afton · Jun 17, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on a 2.4-foot setback variance for a detached garage on Afton Hills Drive South (passed 3-1, February 2025).
Council voteCity of Afton · Feb 18, 2025LinkHow the council voted
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