Benson Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
John (Jack)
Evenson
John (Jack) Evenson, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Benson in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Mayor of Benson; his current term expires Dec. 31, 2026.
John (Jack) Evenson is the only candidate on the ballot for Mayor. Minnesota Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026
On the record: John (Jack) Evenson
8 sourced01Street assessments2 sourced positions
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said a newspaper article on special assessments was premature and the council has fact finding to do on whether to use assessments.
Own statementBenson City Council minutes, Sept. 14, 2026 · Sep 14, 2026Link
Voted yes on a $2,100 appraisal evaluation with Nagell Appraisal for the 2027 street and utility projects (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteBenson City Council minutes, Aug. 17, 2026 · Aug 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Property tax levy1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-18, adopting the proposed 2027 property tax levy of $2,142,915, a 6.5% increase (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteBenson City Council minutes, Sept. 28, 2026 · Sep 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Golf Club funding1 sourced position
Voted yes on penciling in a $30,000 Golf Club transfer for 2027, after the club requested $57,000 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteBenson City Council minutes, Sept. 28, 2026 · Sep 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Quadrogen industrial park deal1 sourced position
Voted yes on executing a real estate option agreement with Quadrogen for the west industrial park land (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteBenson City Council minutes, Sept. 14, 2026 · Sep 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Property valuation appeals1 sourced position
Voted no on reducing the assessed value of the Zniewski Funeral Home to $340,000 (passed 4-1, April 2026).
Council voteBenson City Council minutes, April 20, 2026 · Apr 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Engineering pay requests1 sourced position
Voted yes on a $5,676 Bolton & Menk pay request for water tower rehab engineering (passed 4-1, April 2026).
Council voteBenson City Council minutes, April 20, 2026 · Apr 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Benson in 2024 (won).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 5, 2024Link
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