Cottage Grove City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Justin Olsen
Councilmember; re-elected in 2024City of Cottage Grove
Justin Olsen (Councilmember) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Cottage Grove City Council after the election.
Cottage Grove councilmember with over 30 years of multi-unit retail and wholesale business management.
Where Justin Olsen stands: positions on the record
Property tax levy2 sourced positions
At the Jul 30, 2025 budget workshop, said the items in the 14.92% levy were needed to continue the same level of service.
Own statementCottage Grove City Council minutes, Jul 30 2025 (budget workshop) · Jul 30, 2025
In his 2024 candidate answers, listed fiscal responsibility that balances the tax levy, bond rating and infrastructure needs among his priorities.
“Fiscal responsibility that perfectly balances our city’s overall tax levy, bond rating, & infrastructure needs for the long-term health of our community.”
Own statementPioneer Press · Oct 15, 2024
City budget1 sourced position
Moved to adopt Resolution 2024-179 adopting the 2024 Housing and Redevelopment Authority property tax levy, collectible in 2025 (carried 5-0, Dec 2024).
Council voteCottage Grove City Council minutes, Dec 4 2024 · Dec 4, 2024
Cannabis paraphernalia1 sourced position
At the Aug 20, 2025 workshop, said he liked Option B because it limits sales to tobacco-only stores rather than every tobacco license holder.
“I like Option B because it does limit the tobacco store vs. having a tobacco license”
Own statementCottage Grove City Council minutes, Aug 20 2025 · Aug 20, 2025
Streets1 sourced position
Moved to adopt Resolution 2025-052 awarding the 2025 Mill and Overlay and Hardwood Court Intersection Improvements to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. for $1,845,575.90 (carried 5-0, Apr 2025).
Council voteCottage Grove City Council minutes, Apr 2 2025 · Apr 2, 2025
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