Dayton City Council · Nov 3, 2026
David
Fashant
David Fashant, the incumbent, is running for Dayton City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01David FashantYou’re reading
- 02Scott SalonekIncumbent
- 03Alyssa Senescall
- 04Luke Senst
Background
- About
- Retired Fairview healthcare facilities director and Dayton City Council member since 2021. He previously chaired the Dayton Parks Commission and served on the Public Safety Commission.
- Campaign website
- www.davidfashant.org
Dennis Fisher and Anthony J. Albright are the two candidates for mayor; David Fashant, Scott Salonek, Alyssa Senescall and Luke Senst are running for two council seats. Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: David Fashant
6 sourced01Flock cameras2 sourced positions
Suggested the Flock pause run through Dec. 31, 2027; the council then approved the pause 5-0 (Aug 2026).
Council voteHometown SourceLink
Says the city discontinued and removed the cameras after resident feedback.
After receiving feedback from residents both at public meetings and directly we have discontinued the use of the cameras and removed them.”
Own statementHometown SourceLink
02Property tax1 sourced position
Says he plans to hold the line on tax increases.
I plan to continue to hold the line on tax increases.”
Own statementHometown SourceLink
03Water supply1 sourced position
Says the city has added wells and a wellhead treatment facility and has more to do.
We have played several years of catch up, adding wells and a wellhead treatment facility but there is more to do.”
Own statementHometown SourceLink
04Council pay1 sourced position
Voted yes on directing staff to base mayor and council pay on neighboring cities (passed 4-0-1, July 2026).
Council voteDayton City Council minutes, Jul 28 2026 (draft, in Aug 13 packet) · Jul 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Zoning code1 sourced position
Moved Ordinance 2026-13 on the table of uses, requiring a conditional use permit for park accessory buildings over 1,000 sq ft (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteDayton City Council minutes, Jul 28 2026 (draft, in Aug 13 packet) · Jul 28, 2026Link
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