Dayton Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Dennis
Fisher
Dennis Fisher, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Dayton in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Anthony J. Albright.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Anthony J. Albright
- 02Dennis FisherYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Dayton mayor and Medtronic engineer with master's degrees in electrical, software and biomedical engineering. He lists service in the US Air Force and on city public safety, parks, open space and comprehensive plan commissions.
- Campaign website
- dennisfisher.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: Dennis Fisher
4 sourced01Flock cameras2 sourced positions
Voted yes on suspending automatic license plate reader programs, including Flock, through Dec. 31, 2027 (passed 5-0, Aug 2026).
Council voteHometown SourceLink
Says he was first of the opinion that the benefits outweighed the costs and was swayed after the city's open house.
After that meeting, the police pulled all the cameras and we as a council voted to pull the funding for them.”
Own statementHometown SourceLink
02Property tax1 sourced position
Lists reducing the tax burden as a top priority on his campaign site.
Reduce our tax burden”
Own statementDennis Fisher campaign siteLink
03Council 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
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