Champlin Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Ryan
Sabas

Ryan Sabas, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Champlin in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jason L. Schaal.

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The race · Mayor

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02Jason L. Schaal

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Background

About: Champlin mayor, business owner and real estate professional. Former City Council member and Parks and Recreation Commissioner.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Nonpartisan
Campaign website: sabasforchamplin.com

League of Women Voters forums: Ryan Sabas and Jason L. Schaal took part in the mayor forum; Kristofer O'Brien and Patrick Allan Voss in the Ward 1 forum; Kristin Elizondo and Michael Sorvig in the Ward 2 forum, where Dan Stone did not respond to the invitation. League of Women Voters Anoka-Blaine-Coon Rapids: 2026 candidate forums

On the record: Ryan Sabas

7 sourced

01State flag2 sourced positions

Voted yes on a resolution to fly the 1983 version of the Minnesota flag on city property (passed 3-2, February 2026).
Council voteChamplin City Council regular session minutes, Feb 23 2026 · Feb 23, 2026 Link
Voted yes to adopt the City Flag and Banner Display and Government Neutrality Policy (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteChamplin City Council regular session minutes, Jul 13 2026 · Jul 13, 2026 Link How the council voted

02Rental housing1 sourced position

Voted yes on an ordinance amending the rental density cap for single-family dwellings (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Council voteChamplin City Council regular session minutes, Apr 13 2026 · Apr 13, 2026 Link

03City staff pay1 sourced position

Voted yes to adopt a new pay grid for non-union staff from a compensation study (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Council voteChamplin City Council regular session minutes, Aug 10 2026 · Aug 10, 2026 Link How the council voted

04Flock cameras1 sourced position

Said in the Sun Post voter's guide that he supports Flock cameras when used responsibly and with safeguards.
I support Flock cameras as an important tool for our law enforcement officers when used responsibly and with appropriate safeguards.”
Own statementSun Post Link

05River crossing1 sourced position

Said in the Sun Post voter's guide that he will continue advocating for another Mississippi River crossing.
I will continue advocating for another Mississippi River crossing”
Own statementSun Post Link

06Recreation facilities1 sourced position

Said in the Sun Post voter's guide that he wants to advance a year-round indoor multi-use athletic facility.
I want to advance a year-round indoor multi-use athletic facility through state, regional and community partnerships that limit the financial burden on Champlin residents.”
Own statementSun Post Link

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