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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Excelsior Mayor & City Council Election 2026

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

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Voters citywide elect the mayor for a two-year term and two council members for four-year terms; Tim Bildsoe and Chrystal O'Hanlon stay on the council.

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What the next council decides

012027 budget and property tax levy4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council adopted a preliminary 2027 levy 19.99% above 2026; staff and the council aim to reduce it before the final vote.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 property tax levy and General Fund budget, set for adoption on December 16, 2026.

0210 Water Street and the Tonka Theater3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn August 2026 the council reversed the Heritage Preservation Commission's denial of a permit for partial demolition of the Tonka Theater building.

What's on the tableThe Final PUD application for the 10 Water Street multifamily/Tonka Theater project, and a related TIF request, expected in 2027.

03East Lot development proposal4 sourced facts

Where it standsRed Leaf Partners and Oppidan proposed an office building with structured public parking on the city's East Lot; in October 2026 the council formed a work group to study it.

What's on the tableWhether to pursue the proposal, issue a request for proposals, and use tax increment financing for it.

04Downtown parking2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city runs a paid downtown parking system with a public parking ramp and a private operator, and a council work group is reviewing it.

What's on the tableParking rules, rates and enforcement, and whether to add more public parking.

3 notes on these statements

Gary Ringate is the only candidate for Mayor. Minnesota Secretary of State · Jul 28, 2026

Anne Vogel and Jennifer Caron hold the two council seats on the ballot; Jennifer Caron is not seeking reelection. Sun Sailor · Sep 23, 2026

Dale Kurschner, Bill Muenzberg, Joshua Radziej and Anne Vogel are the four candidates for two City Council seats. Minnesota Secretary of State · Jul 28, 2026

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  1. 1. Should the city allow partial demolition of the Tonka Theater building for the 10 Water Street project?

  2. 2. What should the city do about downtown parking enforcement?

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 voted6 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Tim Bildsoe, Chrystal O'Hanlon3 on this ballot

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

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