Elko New Market City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Andrew
Russell
Andrew Russell is running for Elko New Market City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Andrew RussellYou’re reading
- 02Kate TimmermanIncumbent
- 03Nicole Weber
Background
- About
- Andrew Russell is a pharmacist and co-owner of Elko New Market Family Pharmacy. He is Secretary-Treasurer of the Minnesota Independent Pharmacists Association.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
On the record: Andrew Russell
4 sourced01Business growth1 sourced position
Says the city must be proactive in attracting businesses and services that meet residents' needs and strengthen the tax base.
As our population continues to grow and expand, we must be proactive in attracting businesses and services that meet residents’ needs, create local employment opportunities, and strengthen our tax base.”
Own statementHometown Source · Oct 16, 2026Link
02Growth and annexation1 sourced position
Names managing growth thoughtfully as his top priority, including diversifying the tax base and bringing main street businesses.
Growth is inevitable; our responsibility is to make sure we manage it thoughtfully and get it right.”
Own statementHometown Source · Oct 16, 2026Link
03Property taxes1 sourced position
Says keeping taxes in check requires controlling spending and growing the tax base, and that the city should competitively bid significant purchases.
Keeping taxes in check requires discipline on both sides of the equation: controlling spending and growing the tax base intelligently.”
Own statementHometown Source · Oct 16, 2026Link
04Public engagement1 sourced position
Says city leaders should communicate early and often, explain their reasoning and allow meaningful public input.
Good communication means communicating early and often.”
Own statementHometown Source · Oct 16, 2026Link
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