Austin City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Jason
Baskin
Jason Baskin, the incumbent, is running for Austin City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Jason Baskin is a Ward 2 council member, Austin Port Authority president and marketing and strategy leader.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Campaign website
- jasonbaskin.net
Jason Baskin is the only candidate who filed for the Ward 2 seat. Minnesota Secretary of State, Nov. 3, 2026 candidate filings (council members)
On the record: Jason Baskin
6 sourced01Property tax levy1 sourced position
Moved to approve a 7.5% tax levy (carried 4-3, September 2025).
Council voteCity Council minutes, Sept. 15, 2025 · Sep 15, 2025LinkHow the council voted
02Municipal pool1 sourced position
Said at the Sept. 15, 2025 meeting that he was in favor of closing the pool.
Own statementCity Council minutes, Sept. 15, 2025 · Sep 15, 2025Link
03Employee pay1 sourced position
Moved adoption of the 2026, 2027 and 2028 base pay structure (carried 4-2, May 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, May 18, 2026 · May 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04I-90 sound wall1 sourced position
Moved approval of the MnDOT cooperative construction agreement for the I-90 sound wall and pedestrian bridge (carried 6-1, April 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, Apr. 6, 2026 · Apr 6, 2026Link
05City partnerships1 sourced position
Voted no on the agreement with the HomeServe warranty program (carried 5-1, February 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, Feb. 2, 2026 · Feb 2, 2026Link
06Taxes1 sourced position
Campaign site lists being a strong voice for fiscal responsibility among his priorities.
Government has an obligation to use your tax dollars in the most efficient and effective way possible.”
Own statementJason Baskin campaign websiteLink
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