Crookston City Council Ward 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Donald R.
Cavalier
Donald R. Cavalier, the incumbent, is running for Crookston City Council Ward 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jake Fee.
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The race · City Council Ward 4
- 01Donald R. CavalierYou’re reading
- 02Jake Fee
Background
- About
- Donald R. Cavalier has represented Ward 4 on the Crookston City Council since winning election in November 2018.
On the record: Donald R. Cavalier
9 sourced01Tri-Valley building1 sourced position
Voted yes on applying for a state redevelopment grant for the Tri-Valley building, with the city donating the land to a future developer (passed 6-1, Jan. 2026).
Council voteCity of Crookston · Jan 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Hemp edible licenses3 sourced positions
Voted yes on a lower-potency hemp edible retailer license for Two Captains Inc. (passed 5-2, Jan. 2026).
Council voteCity of Crookston · Jan 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on a lower-potency hemp edible retailer license for Best Buy Liquors (failed 2-3; five votes were needed, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Crookston · May 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on reconsidering and approving the hemp edible retailer license for Best Buy Liquors (passed 7-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Crookston · May 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
032027 tax levy1 sourced position
Seconded the motion to adopt the proposed 2027 tax levy and preliminary 2027 budget, which carried (Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Crookston · Sep 28, 2026Link
04Animal impound contract1 sourced position
Voted yes on the 2026 impound shelter agreement with Scruffy Tails Humane Society (passed 6-1, Oct. 2026).
Council voteKROX · Oct 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Marketing coordinator job1 sourced position
as reported by KROX; not a direct quote
Favored keeping the marketing coordinator position full-time with both marketing and tourism duties.
Own statementKROX · Oct 20, 2026Link
06Downtown and Ward 41 sourced position
Cited downtown work, the Tri-Valley building, houses threatened by the river and the Highway 2 project as reasons he is running again.
Own statementKROX · Sep 30, 2026Link
07KAXE questionnaire1 sourced position
Did not respond to the KAXE candidate questionnaire.
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
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