Arden Hills Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
David
Grant
David Grant, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Arden Hills in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Emily Rousseau.
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The race · Mayor
- 01David GrantYou’re reading
- 02Emily Rousseau
Background
- About
- Arden Hills mayor for the past 16 years and a former international business executive and small business owner. He holds an MBA.
- Campaign website
- reelectmayordavidgrant.com
On the record: David Grant
9 sourced01Detention facilities1 sourced position
Moved the interim ordinance establishing a moratorium on detention facilities in the city (passed 5-0, Mar 2026).
Council voteCity of Arden Hills · Mar 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Affordable housing2 sourced positions
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance 2026-007, the city's affordable housing requirements for new housing developments (passed 5-0, Apr 2026).
Council voteCity of Arden Hills · Apr 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Moved to remove the 30% of area median income tier from the affordable housing ordinance (failed 2-3, Apr 2026).
Council voteCity of Arden Hills · Apr 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Rice Creek Commons3 sourced positions
Moved to raise the allowed building clear height at Rice Creek Commons from 24 to 32 feet only in the Campus Commercial district on Outlot A (Jul 2026).
Council voteCity of Arden Hills · Jul 27, 2026Link
Voted no on extending the 32-foot clear height to the Flex Office district at Rice Creek Commons (passed 3-2, Jul 2026).
Council voteCity of Arden Hills · Jul 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
from the candidate's answers to the Pioneer Press questionnaire
Says he will require safeguards on the TCAAP development and insist that it pays its own way.
And I will insist that the TCAAP project pays its own way, so it supports growth while avoiding any undue burden on existing Arden Hills residents and local businesses.”
Own statementPioneer Press · Oct 5, 2026Link
04Advisory committees1 sourced position
Voted no on Ordinance 2026-008 changing the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee, Financial Planning and Analysis Committee and Human Rights Commission (passed 3-2, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Arden Hills · May 26, 2026Link
05Public safety1 sourced position
from the candidate's answers to the Pioneer Press questionnaire
Says the city funded its new fire station through an electric franchise fee so the cost is shared across the community, including nonprofits.
Own statementPioneer Press · Oct 5, 2026Link
06Parks and trails1 sourced position
from the candidate's answers to the Pioneer Press questionnaire
Says the city is on track to add five new trail segments over the next three years, including Old Snelling and Lake Johanna Boulevard.
Own statementPioneer Press · Oct 5, 2026Link
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David Grant: their words and their votes on the same issue
Rice Creek Commons
In their words
Says he will require safeguards on the TCAAP development and insist that it pays its own way.
Oct 5, 2026 ·from the candidate's answers to the Pioneer Press questionnaire ·Pioneer Press · Oct 5, 2026
On the record
Voted no on extending the 32-foot clear height to the Flex Office district at Rice Creek Commons (passed 3-2, Jul 2026).
Jul 27, 2026 ·City of Arden Hills · Jul 27, 2026
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