Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Annandale City Council Election 2026
2 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 3 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.
City Council
Vote for up to 2Voters citywide choose two of the three candidates for four-year council terms; there is no mayor race this year.
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
Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.
Already on the council, not on the ballot
Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.
Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.
What the next council decides
012027 budget and property taxes4 sourced facts
Where it standsIn September 2026 the council approved a preliminary 2027 levy that is 8% above the 2026 certified levy.
What's on the tableThe final 2027 budget and levy after the Truth-in-Taxation hearing on Dec. 14, 2026; the final levy can go down but not up.
- The proposed 2027 levy reflects an 8% increase from the 2026 certified levy. Annandale City Council packet, Sept. 14, 2026: staff report on the preliminary 2027 levy (item 9D) · Sep 14, 2026
- The primary increases in the 2027 budget include added staff in the Public Works and Police Departments, along with planned personnel and insurance increases. Annandale City Council packet, Sept. 14, 2026: staff report on the preliminary 2027 levy (item 9D) · Sep 14, 2026
- Staff said growth in the tax base, mainly from new housing, means the city's overall tax rate is expected to decrease. Annandale City Council packet, Sept. 14, 2026: staff report on the preliminary 2027 levy (item 9D) · Sep 14, 2026
- The council set the Truth-in-Taxation hearing for Dec. 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Annandale City Council minutes, Sept. 14, 2026 (Annandale Advocate legal notices, Oct. 14, 2026) · Sep 14, 2026
02Police cameras and license plate readers3 sourced facts
Where it standsIn 2026 the council approved a police license plate reader policy, a camera infrastructure proposal, and body-worn and squad cameras.
What's on the tableHow the city funds and oversees police camera systems in future budgets.
- The council held a public hearing on the police LPR policy in April 2026, heard no public input, and approved the policy. Annandale City Council minutes, April 13, 2026 · Apr 13, 2026
- The council approved the camera infrastructure proposal in May 2026. Annandale City Council minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026
- In June 2026 the council approved a proposal from Motorola for body-worn and squad cameras. Annandale City Council minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026
03Housing rehabilitation grant2 sourced facts
Where it standsThe city runs a 2026 Small Cities Development Program grant, administered under a contract with DSI.
What's on the tableHow grant and program revenue is split between owner-occupied homes and commercial buildings.
- In March 2026 the council approved a contract with DSI to administer the 2026 Small Cities Development Program grant. Annandale City Council minutes, March 16, 2026 · Mar 16, 2026
- In May 2026 the council directed current housing program revenues to owner-occupied projects and capped commercial projects at $25,000. Annandale City Council minutes, May 4, 2026 (special meeting) · May 4, 2026
04Growth, annexation and new development3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council approved a Kwik Trip project in July 2026 and in September directed staff to work toward an orderly annexation agreement with Southside Township.
What's on the tableWhether to annex land and extend sewer and water service, and how to handle redevelopment projects such as 20 Oak Avenue South.
- In September 2026 the council directed staff to work with Southside Township on an orderly annexation agreement for 13003 79th Street NW and to evaluate extending sewer and water services. Annandale City Council minutes, Sept. 14, 2026 (Annandale Advocate legal notices, Oct. 14, 2026) · Sep 14, 2026
- In July 2026 the council approved Kwik Trip's request for a rezoning, comprehensive plan amendment, conditional use permit and site plan. Annandale City Council minutes, July 6, 2026 (Annandale Advocate legal notices, Sept. 16, 2026) · Jul 6, 2026
- In August 2026 the council approved a letter of intent with Daniels Vision Builders for the redevelopment of 20 Oak Avenue South. Annandale City Council minutes, Aug. 10, 2026 (in the Sept. 14, 2026 council packet) · Aug 10, 2026
05Regional wastewater project2 sourced facts
Where it standsAnnandale is the conduit financer for engineering on the Annandale-Maple Lake-Howard Lake Wastewater Commission regionalization project.
What's on the tableHow the city takes part in the regional wastewater project as it moves past engineering.
- In August 2026 the council approved a temporary sewer revenue bond to fund engineering for the Wastewater Commission Regionalization Project. Annandale City Council minutes, Aug. 10, 2026 (in the Sept. 14, 2026 council packet) · Aug 10, 2026
- The city's financial advisor explained that repayment of the bond will be the Wastewater Commission's responsibility. Annandale City Council minutes, Aug. 10, 2026 (in the Sept. 14, 2026 council packet) · Aug 10, 2026
1 note on these statements
Annandale council minutes list the members present and state that all motions are approved unanimously unless otherwise noted. Annandale City Council minutes, Jan. 12, 2026 · Jan 12, 2026
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1. Should Annandale police use camera systems such as license plate readers?
2. Where should the city's small cities housing grant money go first?
Key dates
- Absentee voting begins (in person at the Wright County Government Center or by mail)City of AnnandaleSep 18, 2026
- Last day to pre-register to voteCity of AnnandaleOct 13, 2026
- Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; all city residents vote at City Hall)City of AnnandaleNov 3, 2026
The seat math
3 stay (not up this year): JT Grundy, Shelly Jonas, Matthew Wuollet2 on this ballot
5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.
- The City Council is Mayor Shelly Jonas and four councilmembers: Corey Czycalla, JT Grundy, Tina Honsey and Matthew Wuollet. City of Annandale
- The Nov. 3, 2026 ballot has one contest: Council Member, elect 2, with candidates Ray Larson, Corey Czycalla and Ben Lawler. Minnesota Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026
- Council members serve four-year terms. Annandale Advocate · Oct 26, 2022
- The mayor votes on council items; roll calls list Mayor Jonas with the council members. Annandale City Council minutes, Jan. 12, 2026 · Jan 12, 2026
- The council meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 30 Cedar Street East. City of Annandale
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