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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Dundas Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Voters citywide elect the mayor and two of the four council members; the other two council seats are not on this ballot.

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What the next council decides

01New housing and lot sizes4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn 2026 the council approved the 60-lot Stoneridge Hills Second Addition and the preliminary plat for the 75-unit Bridgewater Heights Additions.

What's on the tableWhether to approve later phases of new subdivisions, and how far lot sizes and setbacks may shrink below city standards.

02Tax breaks for development4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn April 2026 the council approved a 20-year city property tax abatement to reimburse the Stoneridge Hills developer for deferred improvements.

What's on the tableWhether to offer tax abatement or tax increment financing to future developments, and on what terms.

03North Railway Street redevelopment3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council created Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-3 for Cannon River Lofts, a proposed downtown project with 107 rental units.

What's on the tableThe final plat and terms for the Cannon River Lofts project on North Railway Street.

042027 budget and property taxes3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council adopted a proposed tax levy payable in 2027 that staff had adjusted to 9.96%.

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

05Parks and trails2 sourced facts

Where it standsTower Park Phase 1 work is under way, including new playground equipment.

What's on the tableHow much to spend on parks and trails, including the delayed Millstone Park trail.

3 notes on these statements

Mayor Glenn Switzer, first elected in 2002, announced in July 2026 that he will not seek re-election. KYMN Radio · Jul 14, 2026

Ashley Gallagher and Luke LaCroix are sitting members of the Dundas City Council. City of Dundas

Luke LaCroix and Luke Swartwood hold council terms that run through Dec. 31, 2028. City of Dundas

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  1. 1. Should Dundas allow new homes on lots much smaller than its standard size?

  2. 2. Should the city give property tax breaks to pay for roads and utilities in new subdivisions?

  3. 3. Should the city use tax increment financing to help redevelop North Railway Street?

  4. 4. How should Dundas set its 2027 property tax levy?

  5. 5. Should the city keep spending on park upgrades like Tower Park?

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 voted7 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

1 stay (not up this year): Luke Swartwood3 on this ballot

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

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