Ely Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Emily
Roose
Emily Roose is running for mayor of Ely in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Heidi Omerza.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Heidi OmerzaIncumbent
- 02Emily RooseYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Ely City Council member who has chaired the city's Planning and Zoning Commission.
Emily Roose's current council term runs through December 31, 2028. City of Ely
On the record: Emily Roose
10 sourced01Comprehensive plan2 sourced positions
Voted yes on seeking bids from outside firms for a comprehensive plan review (failed 2-4, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Ely · Apr 7, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Asked to raise the comprehensive plan budget from $5,000 to $10,000 to support community engagement and writing the plan; the request was denied.
Own statementThe Ely Echo · Sep 19, 2026Link
02City budget3 sourced positions
Voted no on rejecting the Heritage Preservation Commission's $1,700 budget request for the Tour of Ely brochure (passed 5-2, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Ely · Jul 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on buying a floor scrubber for $8,045 with money from the EEDA fund (passed 4-3, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Ely · Sep 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Said she would propose cutting council and mayor salaries if budget cuts were needed.
I would propose making cuts to the Council & Mayor Salaries.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
03Utility rates1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-016 authorizing water, sewer and electric rate increases (passed 7-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Ely · Apr 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Zoning1 sourced position
Voted no on directing the City Attorney to add storage and shipping containers to the off-street parking ordinance (failed 0-7, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Ely · Sep 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Housing1 sourced position
Proposed lowering the minimum lot size, minimum setback and minimum house size in city code so smaller houses can be built.
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
06Communication1 sourced position
as reported by The Ely Echo; not a direct quote
Said residents would see good communication from her and an invitation to share their views.
The biggest thing that you’re going to see out of me is really good communication and welcoming you to the table to hear your voice”
Forum answerThe Ely Echo · Sep 18, 2026Link
07Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementCity of ElyLink
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City budget
In their words
Said she would propose cutting council and mayor salaries if budget cuts were needed.
Sep 28, 2026 ·KAXE · Sep 28, 2026
On the record
Voted no on buying a floor scrubber for $8,045 with money from the EEDA fund (passed 4-3, September 2026).
Sep 1, 2026 ·City of Ely · Sep 1, 2026
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