Chisago City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Nikki
Battles
Nikki Battles, the incumbent, is running for Chisago City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
Not sure who to vote for? Answer a few questions and see which Chisago City candidates agree with you, and why.
No sign-in. Your answers stay on your device. We never endorse anyone. Report an error
The race · City Council
- 01Nikki BattlesYou’re reading
- 02Craig Allen MeyerIncumbent
- 03Grant Trenton Prentice
Background
- About
- Management consulting firm owner seeking re-election to the Chisago City Council. She serves on the Chisago Lakes Cable Communications, Library and Joint Sewage Treatment commissions.
- Campaign website
- battles4chisago.com
Two council seats and the mayor's seat are on the ballot; Nikki Battles, Craig Allen Meyer and Grant Trenton Prentice are running for council, and Jeremy Dresel and Travis Petschl for mayor. Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Nikki Battles
9 sourced01Business tax abatement1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 26-03-05 approving tax abatement for Kendall Howard's planned warehouse and manufacturing facility (passed unanimously, March 2026).
Council voteChisago City Council minutes, March 24, 2026 · Mar 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Property tax levy1 sourced position
Voted yes to adopt the 2026 final property tax levy of $4,117,373 and the 2026 budget (passed 5-0 on a roll call, December 2025).
Council voteChisago City Council minutes, December 9, 2025 · Dec 9, 2025LinkHow the council voted
03Public works equipment1 sourced position
Voted yes to buy an Odra MT4H mechanical road sweeper for Public Works (passed 5-0 on a roll call, February 2026).
Council voteChisago City Council minutes, February 24, 2026 · Feb 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Overdose prevention1 sourced position
Voted yes to install a Harm Reduction Station supplied by Fentanyl Free Communities at Moberg Park (passed unanimously, March 2026).
Council voteChisago City Council minutes, March 24, 2026 · Mar 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Police facility1 sourced position
Voted yes to spend $12,500 on a Kraus-Anderson space-needs study and concept design for a police facility (passed unanimously, July 2026).
Council voteChisago City Council minutes, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06City budget1 sourced position
Lists responsible budgeting and spending as a priority, citing more than 20 years of management and budget experience.
Balancing today’s financial priorities with smart planning for the years ahead”
Own statementNikki Battles for Chisago City Council (campaign website)Link
07Parks and trails1 sourced position
Lists protecting access to the city's parks, trails and lakes as a priority.
Preserving everyone’s access to the natural spaces that make our community a special place to live.”
Own statementNikki Battles for Chisago City Council (campaign website)Link
08Economic development1 sourced position
Lists supporting small businesses and welcoming larger employers as a priority.
Own statementNikki Battles for Chisago City Council (campaign website)Link
09Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Chisago City Council in 2022 as a nonpartisan candidate (won).
Council voteMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2022Link
Every claim links to its source and was checked against it before publishing. How this guide works
Match quiz · 2 minutes · no sign-in
See which Chisago City candidates match you
Also on your Chisago City ballot
See something wrong? Report an error
Something wrong or missing? Tell us what and where, with a link to a source if you have one. Reports feed the next verification run.