Detroit Lakes City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Marga
Ybarra
Marga Ybarra is running for Detroit Lakes City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Zachary J. Foltz.
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The race · City Council Ward 2
- 01Zachary J. Foltz
- 02Marga YbarraYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Marga Ybarra has lived in the Detroit Lakes community for over 30 years and worked mostly in interior design.
Jamie Deraney, Celeste Koppe, Lindsey Cooksey, Marga Ybarra and Matt Boeke did not respond to the KAXE candidate questionnaire. KAXE · Sep 30, 2026
On the record: Marga Ybarra
4 sourced01Growth1 sourced position
Said she is not opposed to new development but wants the city to slow it down because it raises taxes.
I'm not saying no to new development, but I am saying slow it down!”
Own statementDetroit Lakes TribuneLink
02Housing incentives1 sourced position
as reported by the Detroit Lakes Tribune
Said the city could incentivize builders through tax abatements or waived hookup fees, but only for builders who build affordable homes.
but only to those builders who would promise to actually build homes that are actually affordable”
Forum answerDetroit Lakes Tribune · Sep 23, 2026Link
03Zoning1 sourced position
as reported by the Detroit Lakes Tribune; not a direct quote
Suggested smaller building footprints and allowing more duplexes and triplexes.
Forum answerDetroit Lakes Tribune · Sep 23, 2026Link
04Property tax levy1 sourced position
Said her top priority is keeping taxes reasonable and that she would look for places to cut spending.
My top priority would be to keep our taxes reasonable so people can still afford to live here.”
Own statementDetroit Lakes TribuneLink
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