Cologne City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Matthew
Waldack
Matthew Waldack is running for Cologne City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Cassie Broll
- 02Jon Howard
- 03Jayson Read
- 04Sean Ulvila
- 05Matthew WaldackYou’re reading
- 06Scott Williams
Background
- About
- Background in the residential and commercial service industry, with experience at the City of Chaska.
On the record: Matthew Waldack
3 sourced01Growth and development1 sourced position
from his answers to the Sun Patriot candidate questionnaire
Said his long-term vision is balanced growth, without the cost of needed infrastructure falling on existing residents.
My long term vision for Cologne is to see balanced growth.”
Own statementSun Patriot · Oct 1, 2026Link
02Property taxes1 sourced position
from his answers to the Sun Patriot candidate questionnaire
Said he wants a stable, predictable budget while the community grows.
It is important to me to keep a stable, predictable budget in place while accommodating growth of the community.”
Own statementSun Patriot · Oct 1, 2026Link
03Data centers1 sourced position
from his answers to the Sun Patriot candidate questionnaire
Said impacts on residents and on infrastructure already at capacity would be his main concerns, and tax benefits should be weighed cautiously.
The added tax revenue and economic benefits is not something that can be ignored, however needs to be taken cautiously.”
Own statementSun Patriot · Oct 1, 2026Link
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