Elko New Market Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Josh
Berg
Josh Berg is running for mayor of Elko New Market in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Josh Berg is Director of Minnesota Services & Strategic Growth at Accessible Space Inc. He currently serves on the Elko New Market City Council.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
On the record: Josh Berg
9 sourced01Growth and annexation2 sourced positions
Says growth is inevitable and lists protecting small-town character, public safety and infrastructure as his focus as mayor.
Growth is inevitable, but how we grow matters.”
Own statementHometown Source · Oct 16, 2026Link
Voted yes on a consent agenda that approved an orderly annexation agreement with New Market Township for the Eagle View Meadows property (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
Council voteCity of Elko New Market · Dec 18, 2025LinkHow the council voted
02Public engagement1 sourced position
Says the city should give residents more chances to shape decisions before they are made, especially on development, infrastructure and budgeting.
I believe the city can do a better job creating opportunities for residents to help shape decisions before they are made, particularly around development, infrastructure, budgeting, and long-term planning.”
Own statementHometown Source · Oct 16, 2026Link
03Property taxes2 sourced positions
Says he will push for disciplined budgeting, core services first and long-term planning, and that growth should strengthen the tax base.
We should continuously seek efficiencies, evaluate spending with a critical eye, and ensure growth strengthens our tax base rather than increasing the burden on existing residents.”
Own statementHometown Source · Oct 16, 2026Link
Voted yes on a consent agenda that adopted the 2026 city budget and the property tax levy collectable in 2026 (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
Council voteCity of Elko New Market · Dec 18, 2025LinkHow the council voted
04Data centers1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 345, a moratorium prohibiting data centers in the city while zoning rules are studied (passed 4-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Elko New Market · May 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05City campus1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 26-48 to buy about four acres north of City Hall for a future city campus, about $370,000 (passed 4-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Elko New Market · Jul 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Capital projects2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 26-53 approving the five-year Capital Improvement Plan and authorizing capital improvement plan bonds (passed 4-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Elko New Market · Jul 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 26-58 awarding the sale of $2,005,000 in general obligation bonds for land acquisition and Well No. 5 work (passed 4-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteCity of Elko New Market · Aug 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Josh Berg: their words and their votes on the same issue
Growth and annexation
In their words
Says growth is inevitable and lists protecting small-town character, public safety and infrastructure as his focus as mayor.
Oct 16, 2026 ·Hometown Source · Oct 16, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on a consent agenda that approved an orderly annexation agreement with New Market Township for the Eagle View Meadows property (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
Dec 18, 2025 ·City of Elko New Market · Dec 18, 2025
Property taxes
In their words
Says he will push for disciplined budgeting, core services first and long-term planning, and that growth should strengthen the tax base.
Oct 16, 2026 ·Hometown Source · Oct 16, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on a consent agenda that adopted the 2026 city budget and the property tax levy collectable in 2026 (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
Dec 18, 2025 ·City of Elko New Market · Dec 18, 2025
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