Columbia Heights City Council At Large · Nov 3, 2026
Tom
Kaiser
Tom Kaiser is running for Columbia Heights City Council At Large in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council At Large
- 01Tom KaiserYou’re reading
- 02Brie LaPlante
- 03Robert Rogne
- 04Judah Scharnhorst
Background
- About
- Served two terms on the Columbia Heights Planning Commission. The campaign site also lists four years on the Charter Commission and the advisory group for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Columbia Heights
- Endorsed by
- The campaign site lists endorsements from Council President Rachel James, Councilmember Laurel Deneen, Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula and Jennifer Pyper-Muno. Tom Kaiser campaign site
- Campaign website
- tkforheights.com
Tom Kaiser, Brie LaPlante and Robert Rogne took part in the League of Women Voters council forum; Judah Scharnhorst was unable to attend but submitted a written statement. League of Women Voters Anoka-Blaine-Coon Rapids Area: 2026 candidate forums
On the record: Tom Kaiser
2 sourced01Renter protections1 sourced position
Campaign site lists common-sense protections for renters among his council priorities.
common-sense protections for renters”
Own statementTom Kaiser campaign siteLink
02Street safety1 sourced position
Campaign site lists safer and greener streets and faster progress on Safe Routes to School.
safer and greener streets, faster progress on Safe Routes to School”
Own statementTom Kaiser campaign siteLink
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