Coon Rapids City Council Ward 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Sean Novack
Candidate for City Council Ward 3 (incumbent)
Sean Novack, the incumbent, is running for Coon Rapids City Council Ward 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jean Wayne.
Pre-registration deadline (you can still register at the polls) · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Coon Rapids Ward 3 councilmember and insurance producer. Says he brings experience in public safety, financial services, business and community service.
At the League of Women Voters Ward 3 forum, Jean Wayne participated and Sean Novack was unable to attend but submitted a written statement. League of Women Voters Anoka Blaine Coon Rapids Area: 2026 Candidate Forums
Where Sean Novack stands: positions on the record
Housing and development2 sourced positions
Moved to approve the Balfany Farms planned unit development, without an HOA condition; the motion failed 3-4 (Feb 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, Feb 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026
Said Coon Rapids needs more single-family housing during the Balfany Farms debate.
“Coon Rapids needs more single-family housing.”
Own statementCity Council minutes, Feb 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026
Streets and sidewalks1 sourced position
Noted his agreement with a colleague who would support the street project if the 110th Avenue sidewalk could be discussed again later; the project was ordered unanimously (Feb 2026).
Own statementCity Council minutes, Feb 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026
Highway 610 interchange1 sourced position
Said he is generally not supportive of condemning private property but supports acquisitions for the TH 610/East River Road interchange because of its significance (passed unanimously, Apr 2026).
Own statementCity Council minutes, Apr 7, 2026 · Apr 7, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Moved to adopt the 2026-2027 police officers labor agreement (passed unanimously, Jan 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, Jan 20, 2026 · Jan 20, 2026
License plate readers1 sourced position
Says he supports automated license plate readers as a law enforcement tool, with clear policy, restricted access, auditing and accountability.
“I support ALPR as a legitimate law enforcement tool, but public safety and individual privacy are not mutually exclusive.”
Own statementABC Newspapers · Oct 2, 2026
Property taxes1 sourced position
Says city government must distinguish between what it would like to do and what it needs to do, and he will scrutinize spending and prioritize core services.
“City government has an obligation to distinguish between what we would like to do and what we need to do.”
Own statementABC Newspapers · Oct 2, 2026
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