Crosslake City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Heather
Jones
Heather Jones 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 JonesYou’re reading
- 03David Nevin
- 04Elysha Novak
Background
- About
- Heather Jones owns a child care center and chairs the Crosslake Parks, Recreation and Library Commission.
- 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: Heather Jones
6 sourced01Growth1 sourced position
Said she will support planning that balances growth with Crosslake's character.
I will support thoughtful planning that balances growth with Crosslake’s character, prioritize infrastructure needs while protecting taxpayer dollars”
Own statementLakes Area VoteLink
02Parks and trails1 sourced position
Supports seeking grants, partnerships and other funding to expand parks and trails.
I support pursuing grants, partnerships, and other funding to support the expansion of the parks and trails.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
03Flock cameras1 sourced position
At the Sept. 15, 2026 forum, said Flock cameras require balancing public safety against transparency and the risk of misuse.
There's a definite balance between public safety and transparency and the chance of misuse of the system by people that shouldn't be using it”
Forum answerPine and Lakes Echo Journal · Sep 23, 2026Link
04City budget and levy1 sourced position
as reported by the Pine and Lakes Echo Journal; not a direct quote
At the Sept. 15, 2026 forum, said she would favor more research into a citywide sales tax to raise revenue without adding pressure on taxpayers.
Forum answerPine and Lakes Echo Journal · Sep 23, 2026Link
05Roads and infrastructure1 sourced position
At the Sept. 15, 2026 forum, said the city's current road plan seems to be working.
I think we have a good plan right now”
Forum answerPine and Lakes Echo Journal · Sep 23, 2026Link
06Short-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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