Deephaven Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Kent M.
Carlson
Kent M. Carlson, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Deephaven in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Mayor of Deephaven for the past four years, after six years on the City Council. Served twelve years on the Planning Commission.
Kent M. Carlson is the only candidate on the ballot for mayor. Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Kent M. Carlson
9 sourced01Taxes and grants1 sourced position
Says the city should keep improving the community while using grants and partnerships so taxpayers do not carry the entire cost.
We need to continue to look for ways to improve our community without placing the entire financial burden on Deephaven taxpayers.”
Own statementCity of DeephavenLink
02Infrastructure1 sourced position
Wants to keep finding responsible ways to maintain and improve infrastructure, parks and amenities while keeping taxpayer affordability in front.
Own statementCity of DeephavenLink
03Property taxes1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 34-25 adopting the 2026 budget and a final property tax levy of $4,680,451 (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
Council voteCity of Deephaven · Dec 1, 2025LinkHow the council voted
04Roads1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 17-26 approving the bond issue for the 2026 street improvement project (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Deephaven · Apr 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Pedestrian safety1 sourced position
Voted yes on adding rumble strips, larger striping and signal crosswalks on Vine Hill Road (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Deephaven · Jul 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Zoning1 sourced position
Voted yes on rezoning 19450 Park Avenue (Bug Island) to PUD-3 for a Minnetonka Yacht Club building, with hours to 10:30 p.m. (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Deephaven · May 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Fire service1 sourced position
Voted yes on the 2027 Excelsior Fire District operating budget of $2,500,796, with Deephaven's share at $737,045 (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteCity of Deephaven · Aug 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Marina2 sourced positions
Voted yes on the resolution setting marina rates for 2027 through 2031 (passed 3-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Deephaven · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on the marina ordinance amendment on residency rules, the boating season and filling open slips (passed 3-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Deephaven · Jul 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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