Blaine City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Alex Tierney
Candidate for City Council Ward 1
Alex Tierney is running for Blaine City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Tom Newland.
Pre-registration deadline (you can still register at the polls) · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Housing organizer and accountant who has lived in Blaine for more than eight years. Says he has organized with neighbors around housing bills, candidate forums and town halls.
- Endorsed by
- His campaign site lists Amanda Matchett under “Endorsed by.” Alex Tierney for Blaine (campaign website)
- Campaign website
- www.alextierney4blaine.com
Alex Tierney did not respond to the ABC Newspapers general election questionnaire. ABC Newspapers · Oct 1, 2026
Where Alex Tierney stands: positions on the record
Manufactured homes1 sourced position
Says Blaine needs to keep private equity from gouging housing, apartments and manufactured homes.
“We need to keep private equity from gouging housing, apartments, and manufactured homes.”
Own statementAlex Tierney for Blaine (campaign website)
Housing and development2 sourced positions
Answered a primary questionnaire that the Northtown Mall area would be a great area to rezone for affordable apartments.
“This would be a great area to rezone for affordable apartments.”
Own statementABC Newspapers
Lists mixed-use zoning and more affordable housing development among his goals if elected.
Own statementNorth Metro TV Local Decision 2026
Property taxes1 sourced position
Lists a more progressive tax code among his goals so homeowners are not squeezed as much by property taxes.
Own statementNorth Metro TV Local Decision 2026
Development incentives1 sourced position
Says Blaine should end corporate welfare and not award tax breaks to corporations and private equity.
“We should keep private equity and corporate interests out of the city, not award them tax breaks that drive out small businesses.”
Own statementAlex Tierney for Blaine (campaign website)
Also running for City Council Ward 1
- Tom Newland (incumbent)
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