Carver Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Courtney
Johnson
Courtney Johnson, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Carver in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Courtney Johnson was elected Mayor of Carver in 2018 and works as an independent communications consultant. She served on the Carver City Council from 2017 to 2018 and on the Planning Commission from 2014 to 2016.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Campaign website
- www.courtney4mayor.com
On the record: Courtney Johnson
9 sourced01Levee project2 sourced positions
from her answers to the Carver County Local News 2026 questionnaire
Said she will finish the Levee Improvement Project in her next term and that her lobbying helped bring more than $13.3 million in grant funds.
During my next term, we will finish the Levee Improvement Project, which I am proud to have lobbied for, resulting in more than $13.3 million in local, state and federal grant funds.”
Own statementCarver County Local News · Oct 2, 2026Link
Moved and Voted yes to reject the levee project bids and re-advertise it with the base bid and lighting (passed 5-0, Oct. 2026).
Council voteCity of Carver · Oct 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Property taxes1 sourced position
from her answers to the Carver County Local News 2026 questionnaire
Said Carver's tax rate has fallen 7% since 2019 and that she will keep seeking grants, partnerships and cost-sharing to lower city expenses.
During my next term as mayor, I will continue these fiscally conservative practices.”
Own statementCarver County Local News · Oct 2, 2026Link
03Growth and planning1 sourced position
from her answers to the Carver County Local News 2026 questionnaire
Listed smart development as a priority, noting that the 2050 Comprehensive Plan process will start soon.
Smart development — The process for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan will start soon.”
Own statementCarver County Local News · Oct 2, 2026Link
04Transparency1 sourced position
from her answers to the Carver County Local News 2026 questionnaire
Said she advocated in 2019 for live streaming council work sessions.
In 2019, I championed additional transparency by advocating to have Work Sessions live streamed so residents could easily access our meetings.”
Own statementCarver County Local News · Oct 2, 2026Link
05City budget and levy1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 145-26 certifying the 2027 preliminary levy of $6,211,400 (passed 4-1, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Carver · Sep 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Data centers1 sourced position
Moved and Voted yes on Ordinance 01-2026, a study and moratorium on the development and construction of data centers in Carver (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Carver · Apr 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Public Services facility1 sourced position
Voted yes on a $677,750 supplemental agreement with Oertel Architects for construction drawings for the Public Services facility (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteCity of Carver · Aug 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Commission appointments1 sourced position
Voted yes on appointing Scott Firman to the Planning Commission (passed 3-2, March 2026).
Council voteCity of Carver · Mar 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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