Aitkin City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Annie
Root
Annie Root is running for Aitkin City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Joshua Gaffaney
- 02Julie MillerIncumbent
- 03Leeann Moriarty
- 04Annie RootYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Caretaker and carpenter who also cleans and restores headstones. She is a graduate of Aitkin High School and the University of Minnesota, with housing management and development experience.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
The official candidate list shows Joshua Gaffaney, Julie Miller, Leeann Moriarty and Annie Root for Council Member (Elect 2). Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Annie Root
4 sourced01Property taxes1 sourced position
Named cost of living as her top issue and said the answer is not raising property taxes every year.
The solution is NOT raising property taxes on locals annually.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
02Housing1 sourced position
Said affordable housing availability is high on her personal agenda.
Affordable housing availability is an issue I find particularly troubling and have high on my personal agenda.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
03Public safety1 sourced position
Said she wants the fire, police, street and utilities departments to be adequately supported.
I want to continually ensure that our Fire, Police, Street and Utilities Departments are supported adequately”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
04Data centers1 sourced position
Said she opposes any data centers and would vote no on any policy in that regard.
I vehemently oppose any data centers whatsoever.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
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