Anoka Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Erik
Skogquist
Erik Skogquist, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Anoka in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Phil Rice.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Phil Rice
- 02Erik SkogquistYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Campaign website
- erikskogquist.com
On the record: Erik Skogquist
7 sourced01Organized waste collection2 sourced positions
Voted yes on approving the Republic Services organized waste contract and calling the Nov. 3 ballot question (passed 3-1, July 20, 2026).
Council voteCity of Anoka · Jul 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on the revised ballot language for the organized waste collection question (passed 3-2, Aug. 10, 2026).
Council voteCity of Anoka · Aug 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Downtown streets1 sourced position
Voted yes on reconfiguring Jackson Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (passed 5-0, June 15, 2026).
Council voteCity of Anoka · Jun 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Green Haven golf course1 sourced position
Voted yes on the Green Haven golf course renovation plans and bid authorization (passed 5-0, Aug. 3, 2026).
Council voteCity of Anoka · Aug 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Property tax and land sales1 sourced position
In the 2026 voter guide, said the city has sold or has agreements to recoup nearly $4 million by selling land for new development.
we have sold or have agreements to recoup nearly $4 million by selling land for new development”
Own statementABC NewspapersLink
05License plate readers1 sourced position
In the 2026 voter guide, said he is not convinced the benefits of license plate readers outweigh the negatives without state and national safeguards.
I am not convinced that, without state and national safeguards in place and increased public trust in these companies and the federal government, the benefits outweigh the negatives.”
Own statementABC NewspapersLink
06Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Anoka in 2024 as a nonpartisan candidate (won).
Council voteMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 5, 2024Link
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