Chatfield City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Paul
Novotny
Paul Novotny, the incumbent, is running for Chatfield City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 2 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Paul NovotnyYou’re reading
- 02Mike UrbanIncumbent
Background
- About
- Chatfield City Council member who took the oath as a reelected councilor in January 2023.
Paul Novotny and Mike Urban are the only two candidates for the two council seats. Minnesota Secretary of State
Paul Novotny and Mike Urban had not responded to the VOTE411 candidate questionnaire as of October 20, 2026. VOTE411
On the record: Paul Novotny
12 sourced01Shady Oak Park2 sourced positions
Voted no on tabling the Shady Oak redevelopment plan for two home lots until more questions are answered (passed 3-2, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Chatfield · Apr 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on tabling the Shady Oak redevelopment proposal indefinitely (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Chatfield · May 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Sidewalks2 sourced positions
Voted yes on completing the Hilltop Estates sidewalk work in 2026 (failed 2-3, February 2026).
Council voteCity of Chatfield · Feb 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on fixing the driveway and putting in the sidewalk at 11243 Wisdom Ct SE in 2026 (passed 3-2, February 2026).
Council voteCity of Chatfield · Feb 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03City land sales1 sourced position
Voted no on the purchase agreement for the 1622 Enterprise Drive lot, contingent on rezoning (passed 3-1, February 2026).
Council voteCity of Chatfield · Feb 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Veterans Memorial1 sourced position
Voted yes on sending a letter of support for a Veterans Memorial on school district property (passed 4-1, February 2026).
Council voteCity of Chatfield · Feb 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Tennis and pickleball courts1 sourced position
Voted yes on giving $50,000 to the school district for tennis and pickleball court maintenance (passed 2-1, November 2025).
Council voteCity of Chatfield · Nov 24, 2025LinkHow the council voted
06Comprehensive plan1 sourced position
Voted yes on the updated Comprehensive Plan recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Chatfield · May 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07City budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-78 setting the 2027 preliminary budget at $3,027,995 (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Chatfield · Sep 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2025-85, the 2026 final tax levy (passed 4-0, December 2025).
Council voteCity of Chatfield · Dec 8, 2025LinkHow the council voted
08Solar on city buildings1 sourced position
Voted yes on not approving the Solar on Public Buildings Project (passed 4-0, December 2025).
Council voteCity of Chatfield · Dec 8, 2025LinkHow the council voted
09Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Chatfield City Council in 2022 (won).
Council voteMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2022Link
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