Aitkin City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Joshua
Gaffaney
Joshua Gaffaney 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 GaffaneyYou’re reading
- 02Julie MillerIncumbent
- 03Leeann Moriarty
- 04Annie Root
Background
- About
- U.S. Army infantry veteran, honorably discharged in 2015, now continuing his education at CLC. He describes himself as a lifelong problem solver with volunteer 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: Joshua Gaffaney
4 sourced01City priorities1 sourced position
Named higher property taxes, school infrastructure and public safety as the city's three biggest issues.
Higher property taxes, Our school infrastructure, Public safety.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
02Why running1 sourced position
Said he is running to represent young families, workforce development and better school infrastructure.
To represent our young families, our workforce development, and to help improve school infrastructure.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
03Budget cuts1 sourced position
Said that if cuts are needed he would scale back some non-mandated services and support letting local governments opt out of state mandates.
Scale back on some Non-mandated services.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
04Data centers1 sourced position
Said he would use memorandums opposing data centers and permit conditions making developers pay for some local infrastructure upgrades.
Use memorandums opposing data centers.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
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