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Aitkin · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Aitkin voter guide

Fire department

Sep 8, 2026

Buying a used 2017 fire tanker for $220,000

Result as recorded: passed 3-0 with one abstention, Sept. 2026

  • YesJason HenkeVoted yes on buying a used 2017 fire tanker for $220,000 (passed 3-0 with one abstention, Sept. 2026).
  • YesJulie MillerVoted yes on buying a used 2017 fire tanker for $220,000 (passed 3-0 with one abstention, Sept. 2026).
  • —Justin CartieAbstained on buying a used 2017 fire tanker for $220,000 (passed 3-0 with one abstention, Sept. 2026).

City of Aitkin · Sep 8, 2026Link

Sep 8, 2026

Raising the volunteer firefighter retirement benefit to $5,200 per year of service

Result as recorded: passed 3-0 with one abstention, Sept. 2026

  • YesJason HenkeVoted yes on raising the volunteer firefighter retirement benefit to $5,200 per year of service (passed 3-0 with one abstention, Sept. 2026).
  • YesJulie MillerVoted yes on raising the volunteer firefighter retirement benefit to $5,200 per year of service (passed 3-0 with one abstention, Sept. 2026).
  • —Justin CartieAbstained on raising the volunteer firefighter retirement benefit to $5,200 per year of service (passed 3-0 with one abstention, Sept. 2026).

City of Aitkin · Sep 8, 2026Link

Housing

Jul 20, 2026

Approving the Life Tyme Properties planned unit development for a three-unit, single-level residential building at 321 4th St NW

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, July 2026

  • YesJason HenkeVoted yes on approving the Life Tyme Properties planned unit development for a three-unit, single-level residential building at 321 4th St NW (passed unanimously, July 2026).
  • YesJulie MillerVoted yes on approving the Life Tyme Properties planned unit development for a three-unit, single-level residential building at 321 4th St NW (passed unanimously, July 2026).
  • YesJustin CartieVoted yes on approving the Life Tyme Properties planned unit development for a three-unit, single-level residential building at 321 4th St NW (passed unanimously, July 2026).

City of Aitkin · Jul 20, 2026Link

Infrastructure

Feb 17, 2026

Adopting the five-year utility improvement facility plan

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, Feb. 2026

  • YesJason HenkeVoted yes on adopting the five-year utility improvement facility plan (passed unanimously, Feb. 2026).
  • YesJulie MillerVoted yes on adopting the five-year utility improvement facility plan (passed unanimously, Feb. 2026).

City of Aitkin · Feb 17, 2026Link

Jul 20, 2026

Awarding the Air Park Drive sewer lining project to Visu-Sewer for $278,714

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, July 2026

  • YesJason HenkeVoted yes on awarding the Air Park Drive sewer lining project to Visu-Sewer for $278,714 (passed unanimously, July 2026).
  • YesJulie MillerVoted yes on awarding the Air Park Drive sewer lining project to Visu-Sewer for $278,714 (passed unanimously, July 2026).
  • YesJustin CartieVoted yes on awarding the Air Park Drive sewer lining project to Visu-Sewer for $278,714 (passed unanimously, July 2026).

City of Aitkin · Jul 20, 2026Link

Police

Mar 16, 2026

Buying two equipped police squad vehicles for $144,255.38

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, March 2026

  • YesJulie MillerVoted yes on buying two equipped police squad vehicles for $144,255.38 (passed unanimously, March 2026).
  • YesJustin CartieVoted yes on buying two equipped police squad vehicles for $144,255.38 (passed unanimously, March 2026).

City of Aitkin · Mar 16, 2026Link

Property taxes

Sep 21, 2026

The 2027 preliminary budget and tax levy, an 8.93% increase over 2026

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, Sept. 2026

  • YesJason HenkeVoted yes on the 2027 preliminary budget and tax levy, an 8.93% increase over 2026 (passed unanimously, Sept. 2026).
  • YesJulie MillerVoted yes on the 2027 preliminary budget and tax levy, an 8.93% increase over 2026 (passed unanimously, Sept. 2026).

City of Aitkin · Sep 21, 2026Link

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