Crystal City Council Section 2 · Nov 3, 2026

Forest
Eidbo

Forest Eidbo, the incumbent, is running for Crystal City Council Section 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Matthew Majerus.

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About: Planning professional who has worked for the Minnesota DNR, the National Park Service and the Department of Commerce. He holds a bachelor's degree in environmental science and policy and a master's in natural resource planning.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Nonpartisan
Endorsed by: His campaign site lists Crystal Council Members Therese Kiser, John Budziszewski and David Cummings, and a letter of support from MN DFL Senate District 43. Forest for Crystal
Campaign website: forestforcrystal.com

Therese N. Kiser and Traci Dawn Kamish are unopposed; Forest Eidbo and Matthew Majerus are the only contested race. CCX Media · Jun 3, 2026

6 sourced

01Property tax levy1 sourced position

In the Sun Post voter's guide, said the council brought reserves back to the legal minimums and that he supports only new expenditures that are investments.
I am proud of our current budget and know it serves the right balance of needs.”
Own statementSun Post Link

02Hiring and salaries1 sourced position

as reported by the Sun Post; not a direct quote
During 2027 budget discussions, suggested a hiring freeze and a freeze on council salaries for 2027, as reported by the Sun Post.
Own statementSun Post Link

03Downtown development1 sourced position

In the Sun Post voter's guide, said the council developed a long-term strategy to guide private development downtown.
last year we developed a long-term strategy to attract and guide private development in Crystal's downtown that matches market trends and resident desires.”
Own statementSun Post Link

04Light rail1 sourced position

His campaign site says a light rail stop at Bass Lake Road and County Highway 81 could bring development and that the city should start planning around the station.
Walking away from the table is not a real option.”
Own statementForest for Crystal Link

05License plate readers1 sourced position

In the Sun Post voter's guide, listed the Flock camera contract cancellation among the work he did on the council.
Own statementSun Post Link

06Past candidacy1 sourced position

Ran for Crystal City Council, Section II, in 2022 as a nonpartisan candidate (won, with 58.62 percent as reported by the Sun Post).
Own statementSun Post · Nov 9, 2022 Link

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