Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Albertville Mayor & City Council Election 2026
3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check
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The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
Mayor
1 seatCity Council
Vote for up to 2- Eric DouglasNonpartisan candidate for Albertville City Council on the November 3, 2026 ballot.2sourced
- Rob OlsonIncumbentCivil engineer with American Engineering Testing and an Albertville City Council member since January 2013.6sourced
- Robert ZagorskiIncumbentRetired General Mills supply chain professional on the Albertville City Council since 2020.5sourced
Voters choose the mayor from two candidates and two of the four council members from three candidates; all run citywide.
Also on your Nov 3 ballot
We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.
- Governor
- Amy Klobuchar · Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Lisa Demuth · Republican
- Steven Young · Green
- U.S. Senate
- Peggy Flanagan · Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Michele Tafoya · Republican
- Marisa Simonetti · Independent
- Rebecca Whiting · Libertarian
- Also statewideSecretary of State · State Auditor · Attorney General · Associate Justice - Supreme Court · Judge - Court of Appeals
- Statewide measures1 on the ballot: the state's official explanations
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Already on the council, not on the ballot
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What the next council decides
012027 property tax levy5 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council adopted a preliminary 2027 levy and budget on Sep 8, 2026; the final levy is set after a Truth in Taxation hearing in December.
What's on the tableThe final 2027 levy and budget, which can be lowered from the preliminary levy but not raised.
- Staff said that once the preliminary levy is approved it cannot be increased, but it may be reduced. Albertville City Council workshop minutes, Aug 17, 2026 · Aug 17, 2026
- At an Aug 17, 2026 workshop, staff presented a proposed total levy increase of 7.81% ($487,439). Albertville City Council workshop minutes, Aug 17, 2026 · Aug 17, 2026
- The council's consensus at that workshop was to work toward a 7.5% increase. Albertville City Council workshop minutes, Aug 17, 2026 · Aug 17, 2026
- The council adopted the preliminary levy and preliminary budget on Sep 8, 2026. Albertville City Council minutes, Sep 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026
- The Truth in Taxation hearing for the 2027 levy is set for 6:15 pm on Dec 7, 2026. Albertville City Council minutes, Aug 17, 2026 · Aug 17, 2026
02Fire station and shared fire service4 sourced facts
Where it standsAlbertville, St. Michael and Hanover are paying for a shared fire service feasibility study, and a separate study reviewed options to remodel the city's fire station.
What's on the tableWhether to pursue shared fire service with neighboring cities and whether and how to fund fire station improvements.
- The council approved a contract with Fitch and Associates for a shared fire service feasibility study, not to exceed $134,800. Albertville City Council minutes, May 4, 2026 · May 4, 2026
- The cost of the study is divided equally among Albertville, Hanover and St. Michael. Albertville City Council minutes, May 4, 2026 · May 4, 2026
- CNH Architects presented a fire station facility study with Phase 1, Phase 2 or full-project remodeling options. Albertville City Council minutes, Jun 1, 2026 · Jun 1, 2026
- The preliminary 2027 budget adds a capital line for possible fire station upgrades, funded through reductions to capital reserves and the transportation budget. Albertville City Council workshop minutes, Sep 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026
03Commercial development and data center proposal5 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council is reviewing several commercial projects, including the LaBeaux Commercial Centre and a concept for a modular data center.
What's on the tableWhether to amend city code or approve a planned unit development for the data center, and final approvals for pending commercial plats.
- Nodiac presented a concept for a modular data center with 20 units and about 20 megawatts of electrical demand at 70th Street and Carmen Avenue. Albertville City Council minutes, Sep 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026
- The city planner said the data center use is not currently permitted under City Code and would require a Code amendment or PUD. Albertville City Council minutes, Sep 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026
- Nodiac said it was not seeking tax incentives. Albertville City Council minutes, Sep 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026
- In June 2026 the council rezoned the LaBeaux Commercial Centre site and tabled the plat approvals pending a traffic study. Albertville City Council minutes, Jun 15, 2026 · Jun 15, 2026
- In March 2026 the council voted not to establish a TIF district for the Outlet Mall east side, citing deed restrictions on the land. Albertville City Council minutes, Mar 16, 2026 · Mar 16, 2026
04County Road 18 and road projects2 sourced facts
Where it standsWright County's County State Aid Highway 18 project is being built in phases, with the city paying a share.
What's on the tableHow much the city spends on county road projects and its own street work alongside them.
- The total estimated cost of the CSAH 18 project is $2,432,000, with the city's share estimated at about $181,000. Albertville City Council minutes, May 18, 2026 · May 18, 2026
- Phase Two of the County Road 18 project would include a roundabout at County Roads 18 and 19, tentatively in 2028. Albertville City Council minutes, Jan 20, 2026 · Jan 20, 2026
05Central Park and Main Street improvements3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe city is replacing the lighting on Central Park Field #1 and finishing its Main Street and Central Park improvements.
What's on the tableWhat further park and town-center investments to budget for in coming years.
- The Central Park Field #1 lighting replacement has a budget of $215,000; the existing system is over 30 years old. Albertville City Council minutes, Oct 5, 2026 · Oct 5, 2026
- The council approved a $107,500 quote from Musco Sports Lighting for materials and equipment for Field #1. Albertville City Council minutes, Oct 5, 2026 · Oct 5, 2026
- At a July 2026 budget workshop, staff listed possible future projects including updates to the Central Park building and/or the Fire Hall and a pedestrian bridge. Albertville City Council workshop minutes, Jul 20, 2026 · Jul 20, 2026
2 notes on these statements
Jillian Hendrickson and Andy John filed for mayor, a two-year term; Eric Douglas, Rob Olson and Robert Zagorski filed for two four-year council seats. hometownsource.com · Aug 6, 2026
Jillian Hendrickson and Andy John also faced each other in the 2024 mayoral race. hometownsource.com · Oct 3, 2024
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1. What should Albertville do with its 2027 property tax levy?
Key dates
- Absentee voting beginsWright CountySep 18, 2026
- In-person early voting begins in AlbertvilleAlbertville City Council minutes, Oct 5, 2026 · Oct 5, 2026Oct 19, 2026
- Election DayCity of AlbertvilleNov 3, 2026
- Truth in Taxation hearing on the 2027 levyAlbertville City Council minutes, Aug 17, 2026 · Aug 17, 2026Dec 7, 2026
The seat math
1 stay (not up this year): John Hayden3 on this ballot
5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.
- The City Council consists of a Mayor and four Council Members; the Mayor serves a two-year term and Council Members serve alternating four-year terms. City of Albertville
- The council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7 pm at City Hall. City of Albertville
- The mayor votes on council items; roll-call votes in the minutes list Mayor Hendrickson among the ayes. Albertville City Council minutes, Sep 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026
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