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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Clearwater Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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Voters elect a mayor and two council members on Nov 3, 2026. Mayor Andrea Lawrence Wheeler is not on the ballot. Council members Kris Crandall (running for mayor) and Corissa Everett have terms running to January 2029.

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What the next council decides

012027 levy and sheriff hours3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council approved a 2027 preliminary levy and budget; the levy increase is driven mainly by added sheriff hours.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 levy and budget in December, including how much of the sheriff increase to keep.

02Local sales tax extension3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city's local option sales tax expires in 2028, and the council is pursuing an extension for new projects.

What's on the tableWhich projects to put forward and whether to bring an extension to voters.

03New business on Highway 242 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council approved a McDonald's to replace the old Kettle restaurant at 710 Nelson Drive.

What's on the tableFuture site plans and permits along the T.H. 24 corridor as road projects reshape access.

04Depot Park2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council has set aside a $60,000 grant from Lake Central Bank for a new Depot Park.

What's on the tableHow to build Depot Park and whether to add a larger overlook design later.

05Mosquito spraying2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn April 2026 the council renewed its mosquito contract for three years on a 3-1 vote.

What's on the tableWhether to keep the spraying program when the contract comes up again.

2 notes on these statements

Mayor Andrea Lawrence Wheeler is not on the candidate list; Kris Crandall and Robert Preston are running for mayor. Minnesota Secretary of State

The council plans to reschedule its November meeting because of the election canvass, to November 16 or November 10. City of Clearwater · Sep 14, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Clearwater have renewed its 3-year mosquito spraying contract in April 2026?

  2. 2. Should the city approve the McDonald's redevelopment at 710 Nelson Drive?

  3. 3. Should the city spend up to $60,000 to build the Depot Park concept plan?

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 voted8 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

1 stay (not up this year): Corissa Everett3 on this ballot

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

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