Crosslake City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Elysha
Novak
Elysha Novak 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 Nevin
- 04Elysha NovakYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Elysha Novak co-runs a construction business and has lived in Crosslake full time for 11 years.
- 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: Elysha Novak
7 sourced01Sidewalks and pedestrian safety1 sourced position
Named the need for more lighted sidewalks, and funding for them, as a public safety concern.
There is a large amount of late night walking, especially in the summer, and I feel that is a concern of public safety.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
02Flock cameras1 sourced position
At the Sept. 15, 2026 forum, said Flock cameras are helpful for law enforcement; the candidates agreed more research is needed.
I do believe they are helpful for law enforcement”
Forum answerPine and Lakes Echo Journal · Sep 23, 2026Link
03City budget and levy1 sourced position
Said she does not believe budget cuts are needed in Crosslake now.
I don’t believe cuts are needed in Crosslake at this time.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
04Local business1 sourced position
Said she would like to promote local businesses more throughout the year.
I would really like to promote local businesses more throughout the year.”
Own statementLakes Area VoteLink
05Golf carts1 sourced position
as reported by the Pine and Lakes Echo Journal; not a direct quote
At the Sept. 15, 2026 forum, said she would like more leniency for golf carts on some less traveled side streets.
Forum answerPine and Lakes Echo Journal · Sep 23, 2026Link
06Growth1 sourced position
as reported by the Pine and Lakes Echo Journal; not a direct quote
At the Sept. 15, 2026 forum, said Crosslake should grow without losing its character.
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
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