Crosslake City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Sandy
Farder
Sandy Farder, the incumbent, 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 FarderYou’re reading
- 02Heather Jones
- 03David Nevin
- 04Elysha Novak
Background
- About
- Sandy Farder is a Crosslake council member and retired educator who directed an adult education program.
- 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: Sandy Farder
10 sourced01Growth2 sourced positions
Said the city should keep managing growth in a way that keeps its character, charm and beauty.
We need to continue our efforts to manage the growth of our city in a way that maintains its character, its charm and its beauty.”
Own statementLakes Area VoteLink
Said she led a review of the city's Comprehensive Plan with input from local leaders.
I recently spearheaded the re-analysis of our city’s Comprehensive Plan”
Own statementLakes Area VoteLink
02Roads and infrastructure1 sourced position
At the Sept. 15, 2026 forum, said the city is working on a seven-year road plan and could extend sewer where development comes.
We're working really hard on a seven-year plan for the roads, so I think we have that under control.”
Forum answerPine and Lakes Echo Journal · Sep 23, 2026Link
03City budget and levy1 sourced position
Said that if cuts were needed, proposals that are not necessary would be postponed, without cutting public safety.
Spending cuts cannot jeopardize public safety or well-being, so some proposals meant to enhance our city, but not deemed necessary, would need to be postponed.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
04Data centers1 sourced position
Said she would not support building a data center in Crosslake or the greater lakes region.
I can say definitively that I would not support the construction of a data center in Crosslake or anywhere in the greater lakes region.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
05Planning staff1 sourced position
Backed adding a planning and zoning staff position so someone is trained before vacancies open (July 2025).
I think it’s best if we have someone in place who’s been trained and ready to step up when the time is right”
Own statementPine and Lakes Echo Journal · Jul 18, 2025Link
06Tourism1 sourced position
as reported by the Pine and Lakes Echo Journal; not a direct quote
At the Sept. 15, 2026 forum, named the National Loon Center as a way to draw tourism to Crosslake.
Forum answerPine and Lakes Echo Journal · Sep 23, 2026Link
07Flock 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
08Short-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
09Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Crosslake City Council in 2022 as a nonpartisan candidate (won).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2022Link
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