Buffalo Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Steve Downer

Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)

4 candidates · 3 seats5 sourced positions

Steve Downer, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Buffalo in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.

City candidate forum, 6 PM at the Buffalo City Center · Tue, Oct 6, 2026

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Mayor of Buffalo who retired in 2022 after 32 years with the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association. He serves on the Minnesota Municipal Power Agency board.

Where Steve Downer stands: positions on the record

Police facility1 sourced position

In his 2024 candidate statement, said planning for an expanded police facility needs to move forward.
“Planning on an expanded police facility needs to move forward.”
Own statementThe Drummer · Oct 10, 2024

Buffalo Fiber2 sourced positions

In his 2024 candidate statement, said buildout of the Buffalo Fiber system should continue.
“Buildout of the Buffalo Fiber fiber optic system should continue.”
Own statementThe Drummer · Oct 10, 2024
At the Jan 20, 2026 council meeting, expressed strong support for the Fiber Phase 2.5 project.
Own statementBuffalo City Council minutes, Jan 20 2026 · Jan 20, 2026

Water and sewer debt1 sourced position

In his 2024 candidate statement, said making water and wastewater debt payments while limiting the impact on residents will require hard choices and fiscal discipline.
“Making these payments while minimizing the overall financial impact on citizens will require hard choices and fiscal discipline.”
Own statementThe Drummer · Oct 10, 2024

Property tax levy1 sourced position

At the Sep 8, 2026 meeting, noted the formula-based utility transfer to the general fund was an improvement over the previous flat figure.
Own statementBuffalo City Council minutes, Sep 8 2026 · Sep 8, 2026

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