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Deephaven · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Deephaven voter guide

Fire service

Aug 17, 2026

The 2027 Excelsior Fire District operating budget of $2,500,796, with Deephaven's share at $737,045

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Aug. 2026

  • YesEmily ScherschligtVoted 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).
  • YesJohn StuderVoted 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).
  • YesKent M. CarlsonVoted 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).
  • YesTom ErdmannVoted 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).
  • YesTony JewettVoted 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).

City of Deephaven · Aug 17, 2026Link

Fireworks

Sep 15, 2025

A contract of up to $50,000 for the 2026 Fourth of July fireworks show

Result as recorded: passed 3-1, Sept. 2025

  • YesEmily ScherschligtVoted yes on a contract of up to $50,000 for the 2026 Fourth of July fireworks show (passed 3-1, Sept. 2025).
  • YesJohn StuderVoted yes on a contract of up to $50,000 for the 2026 Fourth of July fireworks show (passed 3-1, Sept. 2025).
  • YesTony JewettVoted yes on a contract of up to $50,000 for the 2026 Fourth of July fireworks show (passed 3-1, Sept. 2025).
  • NoTom ErdmannVoted no on a contract of up to $50,000 for the 2026 Fourth of July fireworks show (passed 3-1, Sept. 2025).

City of Deephaven · Sep 15, 2025Link

Marina

Jul 6, 2026

The marina ordinance amendment on residency rules, the boating season and filling open slips

Result as recorded: passed 3-0, July 2026

  • YesEmily ScherschligtVoted yes on the marina ordinance amendment on residency rules, the boating season and filling open slips (passed 3-0, July 2026).
  • YesJohn StuderVoted yes on the marina ordinance amendment on residency rules, the boating season and filling open slips (passed 3-0, July 2026).
  • YesKent M. CarlsonVoted yes on the marina ordinance amendment on residency rules, the boating season and filling open slips (passed 3-0, July 2026).

City of Deephaven · Jul 6, 2026Link

Sep 8, 2026

The resolution setting marina rates for 2027 through 2031

Result as recorded: passed 3-0, Sept. 2026

  • YesEmily ScherschligtVoted yes on the resolution setting marina rates for 2027 through 2031 (passed 3-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesKent M. CarlsonVoted yes on the resolution setting marina rates for 2027 through 2031 (passed 3-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesTony JewettVoted yes on the resolution setting marina rates for 2027 through 2031 (passed 3-0, Sept. 2026).

City of Deephaven · Sep 8, 2026Link

Pedestrian safety

Jul 20, 2026

Adding rumble strips, larger striping and signal crosswalks on Vine Hill Road

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, July 2026

  • YesEmily ScherschligtVoted yes on adding rumble strips, larger striping and signal crosswalks on Vine Hill Road (passed 4-1, July 2026).
  • YesJohn StuderVoted yes on adding rumble strips, larger striping and signal crosswalks on Vine Hill Road (passed 4-1, July 2026).
  • YesKent M. CarlsonVoted yes on adding rumble strips, larger striping and signal crosswalks on Vine Hill Road (passed 4-1, July 2026).
  • YesTom ErdmannVoted yes on adding rumble strips, larger striping and signal crosswalks on Vine Hill Road (passed 4-1, July 2026).
  • NoTony JewettVoted no on adding rumble strips, larger striping and signal crosswalks on Vine Hill Road (passed 4-1, July 2026).

City of Deephaven · Jul 20, 2026Link

Property taxes

Dec 1, 2025

Resolution 34-25 adopting the 2026 budget and a final property tax levy of $4,680,451

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Dec. 2025

  • YesEmily ScherschligtVoted yes on Resolution 34-25 adopting the 2026 budget and a final property tax levy of $4,680,451 (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
  • YesJohn StuderVoted yes on Resolution 34-25 adopting the 2026 budget and a final property tax levy of $4,680,451 (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
  • YesKent M. CarlsonVoted yes on Resolution 34-25 adopting the 2026 budget and a final property tax levy of $4,680,451 (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
  • YesTom ErdmannVoted yes on Resolution 34-25 adopting the 2026 budget and a final property tax levy of $4,680,451 (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
  • YesTony JewettVoted yes on Resolution 34-25 adopting the 2026 budget and a final property tax levy of $4,680,451 (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).

City of Deephaven · Dec 1, 2025Link

Roads

Apr 6, 2026

Resolution 17-26 approving the bond issue for the 2026 street improvement project

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, April 2026

  • YesEmily ScherschligtVoted yes on Resolution 17-26 approving the bond issue for the 2026 street improvement project (passed 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesJohn StuderVoted yes on Resolution 17-26 approving the bond issue for the 2026 street improvement project (passed 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesKent M. CarlsonVoted yes on Resolution 17-26 approving the bond issue for the 2026 street improvement project (passed 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesTom ErdmannVoted yes on Resolution 17-26 approving the bond issue for the 2026 street improvement project (passed 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesTony JewettVoted yes on Resolution 17-26 approving the bond issue for the 2026 street improvement project (passed 5-0, April 2026).

City of Deephaven · Apr 6, 2026Link

Zoning

May 4, 2026

Rezoning 19450 Park Avenue (Bug Island) to PUD-3 for a Minnetonka Yacht Club building, with hours to 10:30 p.m

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, May 2026

  • YesEmily ScherschligtVoted 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).
  • YesJohn StuderVoted 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).
  • YesKent M. CarlsonVoted 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).
  • YesTony JewettVoted 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).
  • NoTom ErdmannVoted no 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).

City of Deephaven · May 4, 2026Link

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