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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Caledonia Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Voters citywide elect a mayor (one candidate, Jeremy Leis) and choose two of four council candidates. The mayor votes on council items, and two council members hold over.

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What the next council decides

012027 budget and property taxes3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council set a preliminary 2027 levy increase of 9.98%, down from a 12% draft; the final levy is due Dec. 14.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 budget and levy, which can be lowered but not raised from the preliminary amount.

02North Warrior Avenue extension and new housing3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn August 2026 the council awarded the North Warrior Avenue extension to Griffin Construction, low bidder at $1,024,205.72.

What's on the tableFollow-up costs for the extension and who, if anyone, develops the city-owned Doering Estates land for housing.

03Gopher to Badger Link line and data centers3 sourced facts

Where it standsOn Oct. 12, 2026 the council passed Resolution 2026-14 opposing the proposed Gopher to Badger Link transmission line.

What's on the tableWhether to adopt a proposed 12-month data center moratorium after Planning Commission hearings.

04Sewer backups and utility rates3 sourced facts

Where it standsAfter residents reported flooding and sewer backups, the council agreed in September 2026 to investigate with sewer televising and smoke testing.

What's on the tableSewer repairs, and new water and sewer rates once a rate study is finished.

05Public safety center and library2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council sought a local option sales tax for a public safety center, but the 2026 Legislature did not pass it or a library bond.

What's on the tableHow to pay for a police, fire and EMS facility and a future public library.

2 notes on these statements

The Caledonia Argus said David Fitzpatrick could not be reached for an interview for its voters guide after multiple attempts. Caledonia Argus · Oct 20, 2026

Jeremy Leis is the only candidate for mayor. Minnesota Secretary of State

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  1. 1. Should Caledonia's 2027 city levy rise 9.98%, as in the preliminary budget?

  2. 2. Should the city go ahead with the North Warrior Avenue extension?

  3. 3. Is the planned roundabout near Warrior Avenue a good idea?

  4. 4. Should the city acquire land for industrial and business growth?

  5. 5. Should the city oppose the proposed Gopher to Badger Link transmission line?

  6. 6. Should city utility rates rise to cover costs?

  7. 7. Should Caledonia seek a local sales tax to build a public safety center?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted10 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Bob Klug, Amanda Ninneman3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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