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How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Columbia Heights voter guide

License plate readers

Jun 8, 2026

End the Flock Safety contract and remove all 12 license plate reader cameras

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, June 2026

  • YesConnie BuesgensVoted aye to end the Flock Safety contract and remove all 12 license plate reader cameras (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesLaurel DeneenVoted aye to end the Flock Safety contract and remove all 12 license plate reader cameras (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesRachel JamesVoted aye to end the Flock Safety contract and remove all 12 license plate reader cameras (passed 5-0, June 2026).

Columbia Heights City Council minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026Link

Property tax levy

Sep 22, 2025

The proposed 2026 budget and city levy with a tax rate increase

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Sept. 2025

  • YesConnie BuesgensVoted aye on the proposed 2026 budget and city levy with a tax rate increase (passed 5-0, Sept. 2025).
  • YesLaurel DeneenVoted aye on the proposed 2026 budget and city levy with a tax rate increase (passed 5-0, Sept. 2025).
  • YesRachel JamesVoted aye on the proposed 2026 budget and city levy with a tax rate increase (passed 5-0, Sept. 2025).

Columbia Heights City Council minutes, Sept. 22, 2025 · Sep 22, 2025Link

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