Delano City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Becky
Schaust
Becky Schaust, the incumbent, is running for Delano City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
Not sure who to vote for? Answer a few questions and see which Delano candidates agree with you, and why.
No sign-in. Your answers stay on your device. We never endorse anyone. Report an error
The race · City Council
- 01Katie Bosma
- 02Jamey Guidry
- 03Kari GustafsonWithdrawn
- 04Becky SchaustYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Delano City Council member since January 2023 who has sold real estate for decades. She previously served on the Delano School Board.
On the record: Becky Schaust
8 sourced01Growth1 sourced position
Said Delano can stay strong without losing its small-town character only if the city manages its growth well.
That’ll only happen if we manage our growth really well and manage all the ongoing challenges that come with that”
Own statementDelano Herald Journal · Jul 22, 2026Link
02Highway 121 sourced position
Said Highway 12 traffic needs cooperation and funding from Wright County and MnDOT, and the city must keep pressing for action.
Own statementDelano Herald Journal · Jul 22, 2026Link
03Fire engine replacement2 sourced positions
Seconded and voted for buying a new fire engine from Pierce Manufacturing; the motion failed (October 2025).
Council voteDelano City Council minutes, October 7, 2025 · Oct 7, 2025Link
Moved and voted for the purchase of a new fire engine (passed 4-1 by roll call, December 2025).
Council voteDelano City Council minutes, December 16, 2025 · Dec 16, 2025LinkHow the council voted
04Orderly annexation1 sourced position
Seconded and voted for the joint resolution establishing an orderly annexation area with Franklin Township (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteDelano City Council minutes, April 7, 2026 · Apr 7, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Housing development1 sourced position
Moved and voted for the final plat for Parkview Hills North, with 31 single-family lots (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteDelano City Council minutes, April 21, 2026 · Apr 21, 2026Link
06Cannabis retail1 sourced position
Moved and voted for the cannabis registration application for High Society Dispensary (passed 4-1, Jason Franzen opposed, December 2025).
Council voteDelano City Council minutes, December 2, 2025 · Dec 2, 2025LinkHow the council voted
07Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Delano City Council in 2022 as a nonpartisan candidate (won).
Council voteMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2022Link
Every claim links to its source and was checked against it before publishing. How this guide works
Match quiz · 2 minutes · no sign-in
See which Delano candidates match you
Also on your Delano ballot
See something wrong? Report an error
Something wrong or missing? Tell us what and where, with a link to a source if you have one. Reports feed the next verification run.