Cokato Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Carl
Harju
Carl Harju, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Cokato in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Mayor of Cokato, whose current term ends in 2026.
On the record: Carl Harju
10 sourced01Policing2 sourced positions
Said the price is the main thing that changed in Cokato's review of moving from the Wright County Sheriff to Howard Lake police.
Probably the main thing that changed is the price”
Own statementEnterprise Dispatch · Oct 13, 2026Link
Said the city's main complaint about the county is that it gets new deputies each year.
How do you get to know the community in a year’s time?”
Own statementEnterprise Dispatch · Oct 13, 2026Link
02Property taxes1 sourced position
Mayor Harju was present when the council unanimously approved setting the preliminary levy at a 7.5% increase in September 2026.
Council voteCokato City Council minutes, Sept. 14, 2026 · Sep 14, 2026Link
03Streets and equipment1 sourced position
Voted yes on buying a $312,713 single-axle dump/plow truck (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteCokato City Council minutes, Sept. 1, 2026 (special meeting) · Sep 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Housing1 sourced position
Carl Harju opened and closed the public hearing on the joint Small Cities Development Grant application with Wood Lake in March 2026.
Council voteCokato City Council minutes, March 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026Link
05Parks1 sourced position
Moved to proceed with the Veterans Memorial Park bathroom project (passed 4-0, February 2026).
Council voteCokato City Council minutes, Feb. 9, 2026 · Feb 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Past candidacies4 sourced positions
Ran for Cokato Mayor in 2024 (won; only candidate on the ballot).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 5, 2024Link
Ran for Cokato Mayor in 2022 (won; only candidate on the ballot).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2022Link
Ran for Cokato City Council in 2020 (won).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2020Link
Ran for Cokato City Council in 2016 (won).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2016Link
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