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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Delano Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 6 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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Voters choose one mayor and up to two council members, all elected citywide. Two council members are not up this year.

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What the next council decides

01Growth and new housing4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approves new subdivisions one at a time; in April 2026 it discussed a development moratorium but took no action.

What's on the tableHow much new housing to approve, and whether to annex more land or pause new applications.

02Highway 12 traffic3 sourced facts

Where it standsA traffic study recommended a second right-turn lane on northbound County Road 30 as an interim fix before MnDOT's larger project, expected in 2031.

What's on the tableWhether to pursue and help pay for interim fixes at Highway 12 and County Road 30 with Wright County and MnDOT.

03Property taxes and the budget3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved a preliminary 2027 levy of about $6.46 million in September 2026; the final levy is set later.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 property tax levy and budget.

04Fire and police costs3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved a new fire engine in December 2025, and the 2026 budget prefunds more contract police hours for 2027.

What's on the tableHow to pay for fire equipment and police coverage as the city grows.

05Cannabis retail zoning4 sourced facts

Where it standsDelano adopted an interim moratorium and study on cannabis retail in April 2026 and is weighing which zoning districts should allow it.

What's on the tableWhich zoning districts allow cannabis retail once the study ends.

2 notes on these statements

Jason Franzen's council seat is on the ballot this year; he is running for mayor against Mayor Holly Schrupp. Delano Herald Journal · Jul 22, 2026

Kari Gustafson said in September 2026 that she is no longer campaigning for a council seat. Delano Herald Journal · Sep 29, 2026

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  1. 1. How fast should Delano approve new housing development?

  2. 2. Should Delano plan for growth into Franklin Township under an orderly annexation agreement?

  3. 3. When an aging fire engine needs replacing, what should the city do?

  4. 4. How should Delano provide police services?

  5. 5. Where should cannabis stores be allowed in Delano?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted3 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Todd Belz, Peter Froehle3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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