Coon Rapids Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Pat Carlson
Candidate for Mayor
Pat Carlson is running for mayor of Coon Rapids in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Thuba Nguyen.
Pre-registration deadline (you can still register at the polls) · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Coon Rapids At-Large councilmember and retired Coon Rapids police officer. Says he was elected to the council in 2020 and re-elected in 2024.
- Campaign website
- patcarlsonformayor.com
Where Pat Carlson stands: positions on the record
Housing and development2 sourced positions
Voted no on the Balfany Farms planned unit development without an HOA condition (failed 3-4, Feb 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, Feb 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026
Confirmed he would support the Balfany Farms development if an HOA condition were added; the revised motion then passed unanimously (Feb 2026).
Own statementCity Council minutes, Feb 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026
Streets and sidewalks2 sourced positions
Suggested adopting the street reconstruction plan with the exception of sidewalks on 110th Avenue (Feb 2026).
Own statementCity Council minutes, Feb 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026
Said he would support the street project if there is an opportunity for future conversation about the 110th Avenue sidewalk (ordered unanimously, Feb 2026).
Own statementCity Council minutes, Feb 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026
License plate readers1 sourced position
Says he continues to support license plate reader technology, with tighter access restrictions and greater transparency.
“I continue to support the use of this technology.”
Own statementABC Newspapers · Oct 2, 2026
Property taxes1 sourced position
Says rising costs are the top issue he hears and that the council should question proposed spending increases in the annual budget process.
Own statementABC Newspapers · Oct 2, 2026
Cannabis businesses1 sourced position
Moved the ordinance adjusting the number of cannabinoid businesses allowed in the city (passed unanimously, Sep 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, Sep 1, 2026 · Sep 1, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Lists public safety first among his priorities for mayor.
“Public Safety- This is the first responsibility of any government entity”
Own statementPat Carlson for Mayor (campaign website)
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