Delano Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Jason
Franzen
Jason Franzen is running for mayor of Delano in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Holly Schrupp.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Jason FranzenYou’re reading
- 02Holly SchruppIncumbent
Background
- About
- Delano City Council member whose campaign site lists 12 years of service on the council.
- Endorsed by
- Kendall Qualls; Tad Jude; Renata Stachowicz Jason Franzen for Mayor
- Campaign website
- www.franzen4mayor.org
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
On the record: Jason Franzen
11 sourced01Growth1 sourced position
His platform says he will support development that aligns with Delano's infrastructure capacity.
Support development that aligns with Delano's infrastructure capacity.”
Own statementJason Franzen for MayorLink
02Police services1 sourced position
His platform calls for continuing the partnership with the Sheriff's Department and opposing creation of a Delano police department.
Continue the partnership with the Sheriff's Department and oppose creating a Delano Police Department to save millions of dollars.”
Own statementJason Franzen for MayorLink
03Highway 121 sourced position
His platform calls for working with county and state partners to improve intersections, traffic flow and pedestrian crossings on Highway 12.
Own statementJason Franzen for MayorLink
04Fire engine replacement3 sourced positions
Voted against buying a new fire engine from Pierce Manufacturing; the motion failed (October 2025).
Council voteDelano City Council minutes, October 7, 2025 · Oct 7, 2025Link
Requested a roll call and voted against the purchase of a new fire engine (passed 4-1, December 2025).
Council voteDelano City Council minutes, December 16, 2025 · Dec 16, 2025Link
As summarized in the official council minutes; not a direct quote
Expressed interest in delaying the fire engine purchase to allow time for potential price stabilization.
Own statementDelano City Council minutes, December 16, 2025 · Dec 16, 2025Link
05Cannabis retail2 sourced positions
Opposed the cannabis registration application for High Society Dispensary (passed 4-1, December 2025).
Council voteDelano City Council minutes, December 2, 2025 · Dec 2, 2025LinkHow the council voted
As summarized in the official council minutes; not a direct quote
Suggested limiting cannabis retail to the I-1 and I-2 industrial districts, similar to the city's rules for adult uses.
Own statementDelano City Council minutes, June 30, 2026 (workshop) · Jun 30, 2026Link
06Orderly annexation1 sourced position
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
07E-bikes and scooters1 sourced position
Moved and voted for an ordinance updating rules for bicycles, e-bikes and motorized scooters (passed 4-0, August 2026).
Council voteDelano City Council minutes, August 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026Link
08Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Delano City Council in 2022 as a nonpartisan candidate (won).
Council voteMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2022Link
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