Crosslake City Council · Nov 3, 2026
David
Nevin
David Nevin is running for Crosslake City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Sandy FarderIncumbent
- 02Heather Jones
- 03David NevinYou’re reading
- 04Elysha Novak
Background
- About
- David Nevin is a self-employed contractor who served two years on the Crosslake council and six as mayor.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
Sandy Farder, Heather Jones, David Nevin and Elysha Novak are the four candidates for two council seats. Minnesota Secretary of State
Sandy Farder, Heather Jones, David Nevin and Elysha Novak took part in a Sept. 15, 2026 candidate forum hosted by the Crosslake Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters. Pine and Lakes Echo Journal · Sep 23, 2026
On the record: David Nevin
10 sourced01Roads and infrastructure2 sourced positions
Said sewer and road projects are a large part of the budget and he would look for affordable ways to address them.
Our sewer plant and road projects are a big part of our budget. I would look for affordable ways to address each.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
At the Sept. 15, 2026 forum, described a two-tier road assessment used while he was in office to keep the levy down.
(For the roads) we figured out a two-tiered assessment that the people benefiting from parts of the work would have to pay part of it”
Forum answerPine and Lakes Echo Journal · Sep 23, 2026Link
02City budget and levy1 sourced position
Named equipment purchases and road projects that could be delayed as places to cut if needed.
Equipment purchases and also road projects which could be temporarily delayed without much impact to the community.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
03Housing1 sourced position
Said he would like to work with the private sector on affordable housing for employees.
I would like to work with the private sector to come up with some affordable housing.”
Own statementLakes Area VoteLink
04Data centers1 sourced position
Said he would oppose data centers and wants an immediate moratorium on them.
I would oppose data centers. I would like to put an immediate moratorium on them.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
05Community center1 sourced position
as reported by the Pine and Lakes Echo Journal; not a direct quote
At the Sept. 15, 2026 forum, said he would like the community center expanded, with an ice arena eventually built.
Forum answerPine and Lakes Echo Journal · Sep 23, 2026Link
06Flock cameras1 sourced position
as reported by the Pine and Lakes Echo Journal; not a direct quote
At the Sept. 15, 2026 forum, said city police should have the best tools, and that research is needed into how Flock cameras fit in.
Forum answerPine and Lakes Echo Journal · Sep 23, 2026Link
07Short-term rentals1 sourced position
as reported by the Pine and Lakes Echo Journal; not a direct quote
At the Sept. 15, 2026 forum, said the city needs room for short-term rentals that follow city licensing and operating ordinances.
Forum answerPine and Lakes Echo Journal · Sep 23, 2026Link
08Past candidacies2 sourced positions
Ran for Mayor of Crosslake in 2024 as a nonpartisan candidate (lost).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 5, 2024Link
Ran for Mayor of Crosslake in 2022 as a nonpartisan candidate (won).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2022Link
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