Burnsville City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Catarina “Cati” Gómez
Candidate for City Council
Catarina “Cati” Gómez is running for Burnsville City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
Early direct balloting begins · Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Vice chair of Burnsville's Parks and Natural Resources Commission and a perinatal health policy associate. She is an officer of the North River Hills Neighborhood Organization.
- Campaign website
- www.gomezforburnsville.com
Eight candidates ran in the August 11 primary and four advanced: Vince Workman, Dan Kealey, Catarina “Cati” Gómez and Chris John. Sun ThisWeek · Aug 12, 2026
Where Catarina “Cati” Gómez stands: positions on the record
Freeway landfill1 sourced position
Said she will oppose any development plan from entities that neglect to address past mismanagement of Burnsville's natural resources, citing the Freeway Landfill and Dump.
“I will prioritize the current and future health of our city’s environment and oppose any development plan for entities that neglect to address past mismanagement of Burnsville’s national resources.”
Own statementCati Gómez campaign site
License plate readers1 sourced position
Said she opposes Burnsville using automated license plate readers or contracting with companies like Flock Safety.
“I have deep concerns and oppose Burnsville utilizing automated license plate readers or contracting with companies like Flock Safety to record and track the movement of its residents.”
Own statementCati Gómez campaign site
Burnsville Center1 sourced position
Said government should not take control of the mall property and that the owners will ultimately have to choose to invest in it.
“These property owners will ultimately have to choose to invest back into their property.”
Forum answerSun ThisWeek · Oct 1, 2026
Transit1 sourced position
Said she is a daily public transit user who has benefited from Burnsville's partnership with the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority.
Own statementCati Gómez campaign site
Local control1 sourced position
Said Burnsville should keep the right to decide how it invests its money, land and resources.
“I believe Burnsville should retain the right to decide how we invest our money, land, and resources.”
Own statementSun ThisWeek · Jul 24, 2026
Property taxes1 sourced position
as reported by Sun ThisWeek; not a direct quote
Said the city should pursue grants and cost-sharing with other governments and make sure Burnsville is fully counted in the 2030 Census.
Forum answerSun ThisWeek · Oct 1, 2026
Also running for City Council
- Chris John
- Dan Kealey (incumbent)
- Vince Workman (incumbent)
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