Arden Hills Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Emily
Rousseau
Emily Rousseau is running for mayor of Arden Hills in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against David Grant.
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The race · Mayor
- 01David GrantIncumbent
- 02Emily RousseauYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Arden Hills City Council member with an MBA who has led data privacy compliance work for a large corporation. She serves on the board of Northeast Youth & Family Services.
- Campaign website
- www.emilyforardenhills.com
On the record: Emily Rousseau
8 sourced01Affordable 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
Voted no on removing 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
02Rice Creek Commons2 sourced positions
Moved to allow a 32-foot building clear height in both the Campus Commercial and Flex Office districts at Rice Creek Commons (passed 3-2, Jul 2026).
Council voteCity of Arden Hills · Jul 27, 2026Link
Says Arden Hills needs Rice Creek Commons to increase its tax base and make room for new housing of several types.
Arden Hills needs Rice Creek Commons to increase our tax base and to make room for new starter homes, missing middle homes, luxury housing, & lifecycle housing.”
Own statementEmily Rousseau for Arden HillsLink
03Detention facilities1 sourced position
Voted yes on 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
04Advisory committees1 sourced position
Seconded 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
05Parks and trails1 sourced position
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said she wants the city to budget for trails and to add something for parks incrementally each year rather than bonding every two years.
Own statementCity of Arden Hills · Sep 14, 2026Link
06Economic development1 sourced position
from the candidate's answers to the Pioneer Press questionnaire
Lists creating an economic development strategy and building relationships with the business community as a top priority.
Own statementPioneer Press · Oct 5, 2026Link
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