East Bethel Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Ardie
Anderson
Ardie Anderson, the incumbent, is running for mayor of East Bethel in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Adam Miller and Joe Reiter.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Ardie AndersonYou’re reading
- 02Adam Miller
- 03Joe Reiter
Background
- About
- Retired union construction worker and 41-year East Bethel Fire Department member, including 17 years as chief. He served as Director for the Region 7 Fire District and sat on the board of the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association.
On the record: Ardie Anderson
8 sourced01Sheriff contract1 sourced position
Voted yes on approving the 2027 Anoka County law enforcement contract (passed 3-2, Sept 2026).
Council voteEast Bethel City Council minutes, Sep 14 2026 · Sep 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Development agreements1 sourced position
Voted yes on the Final Approach East Bethel Addition development agreement, subject to final City Engineer review (passed 3-2, Aug 2026).
Council voteEast Bethel City Council minutes, Aug 24 2026 · Aug 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03License plate readers1 sourced position
Said the bigger issue with automated license plate readers is how the data is secured, and called them a tool that works if used well.
They are a great tool if used right.”
Own statementABC NewspapersLink
04Growth and Highway 651 sourced position
Said he wants to grow businesses along the Highway 65 corridor to help keep taxes stable.
growing businesses along the Highway 65 corridor to help keep taxes stable”
Own statementABC NewspapersLink
05Property taxes and budget1 sourced position
Said a city should provide basic services within its tax authority, limit unfunded federal and state mandates, and keep spending responsible.
Own statementABC NewspapersLink
06Council vacancy appointment1 sourced position
Voted no on appointing Stacey Miller to the vacant council seat (failed 2-2), then moved to appoint Dino Perfetti and broke the 2-2 tie as mayor (Aug 2026).
Council voteEast Bethel City Council minutes, Aug 10 2026 · Aug 10, 2026Link
07Planning Commission appointment1 sourced position
Voted yes on appointing Julie Lux to the Planning Commission (failed 2-3) and no on appointing Lindsay Crescenzo (passed 3-2, Apr 2026).
Council voteEast Bethel City Council minutes, Apr 13 2026 · Apr 13, 2026Link
08Resident fee refund1 sourced position
Voted no on refunding $1,000 in attorney fees and waiving a $1,875 bill for a resident (passed 3-2, July 2026).
Council voteEast Bethel City Council minutes, Jul 27 2026 · Jul 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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