Eyota · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Eyota voter guide

Business growth

Feb 12, 2026

Granting the conditional use permit for the Menards nail plant project

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, Feb. 2026

  • YesJamie WardVoted yes on granting the conditional use permit for the Menards nail plant project (passed 4-0, Feb. 2026).
  • YesJohn ChesneyVoted yes on granting the conditional use permit for the Menards nail plant project (passed 4-0, Feb. 2026).
  • YesJohn PittengerVoted yes on granting the conditional use permit for the Menards nail plant project (passed 4-0, Feb. 2026).
  • YesTyrel ClarkVoted yes on granting the conditional use permit for the Menards nail plant project (passed 4-0, Feb. 2026).

City of Eyota · Feb 12, 2026Link

Cannabis

Nov 13, 2025

Adopting the amended cannabis zoning code, Ordinance #229

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Nov. 2025

  • YesJamie WardVoted yes on adopting the amended cannabis zoning code, Ordinance #229 (passed 5-0, Nov. 2025).
  • YesJohn ChesneyVoted yes on adopting the amended cannabis zoning code, Ordinance #229 (passed 5-0, Nov. 2025).
  • YesJohn PittengerVoted yes on adopting the amended cannabis zoning code, Ordinance #229 (passed 5-0, Nov. 2025).
  • YesRyan DistadVoted yes on adopting the amended cannabis zoning code, Ordinance #229 (passed 5-0, Nov. 2025).
  • YesTyrel ClarkVoted yes on adopting the amended cannabis zoning code, Ordinance #229 (passed 5-0, Nov. 2025).

City of Eyota · Nov 13, 2025Link

City spending

Jul 23, 2026

Paving sections B and C of the Public Works shop lot for $67,505 from reserves

Result as recorded: passed 3-1, July 2026

  • YesJohn PittengerVoted yes on paving sections B and C of the Public Works shop lot for $67,505 from reserves (passed 3-1, July 2026).
  • YesRyan DistadVoted yes on paving sections B and C of the Public Works shop lot for $67,505 from reserves (passed 3-1, July 2026).
  • YesTyrel ClarkVoted yes on paving sections B and C of the Public Works shop lot for $67,505 from reserves (passed 3-1, July 2026).
  • NoJohn ChesneyVoted no on paving sections B and C of the Public Works shop lot for $67,505 from reserves (passed 3-1, July 2026).

City of Eyota · Jul 23, 2026Link

E-bikes and trails

Aug 26, 2026

A 15-mph speed limit on all city paths and trails

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Aug. 2026

  • YesJamie WardVoted yes on a 15-mph speed limit on all city paths and trails (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesJohn ChesneyVoted yes on a 15-mph speed limit on all city paths and trails (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesJohn PittengerVoted yes on a 15-mph speed limit on all city paths and trails (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesRyan DistadVoted yes on a 15-mph speed limit on all city paths and trails (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesTyrel ClarkVoted yes on a 15-mph speed limit on all city paths and trails (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).

City of Eyota · Aug 26, 2026Link

Property tax levy

Sep 23, 2026

Setting the 2027 preliminary levy at $1,176,491

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Sept. 2026

  • YesJamie WardVoted yes on setting the 2027 preliminary levy at $1,176,491 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesJohn ChesneyVoted yes on setting the 2027 preliminary levy at $1,176,491 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesJohn PittengerVoted yes on setting the 2027 preliminary levy at $1,176,491 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesRyan DistadVoted yes on setting the 2027 preliminary levy at $1,176,491 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesTyrel ClarkVoted yes on setting the 2027 preliminary levy at $1,176,491 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).

City of Eyota · Sep 23, 2026Link

Street projects

Jun 11, 2026

Issuing a $2,217,000 bond for the 2026 street and utility improvements

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, June 2026

  • YesJamie WardVoted yes on issuing a $2,217,000 bond for the 2026 street and utility improvements (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesJohn ChesneyVoted yes on issuing a $2,217,000 bond for the 2026 street and utility improvements (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesJohn PittengerVoted yes on issuing a $2,217,000 bond for the 2026 street and utility improvements (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesRyan DistadVoted yes on issuing a $2,217,000 bond for the 2026 street and utility improvements (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesTyrel ClarkVoted yes on issuing a $2,217,000 bond for the 2026 street and utility improvements (passed 5-0, June 2026).

City of Eyota · Jun 11, 2026Link

Water and sewer rates

Nov 25, 2025

Raising water rates effective Jan. 1, 2026

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Nov. 2025

  • YesJamie WardVoted yes on raising water rates effective Jan. 1, 2026 (passed 5-0, Nov. 2025).
  • YesJohn ChesneyVoted yes on raising water rates effective Jan. 1, 2026 (passed 5-0, Nov. 2025).
  • YesJohn PittengerVoted yes on raising water rates effective Jan. 1, 2026 (passed 5-0, Nov. 2025).
  • YesRyan DistadVoted yes on raising water rates effective Jan. 1, 2026 (passed 5-0, Nov. 2025).
  • YesTyrel ClarkVoted yes on raising water rates effective Jan. 1, 2026 (passed 5-0, Nov. 2025).

City of Eyota · Nov 25, 2025Link

Zoning variances

Jun 11, 2026

Approving a 15-foot front setback for a carport at 318 Washington Avenue SE

Result as recorded: passed 3-2, June 2026

  • YesJamie WardVoted yes on approving a 15-foot front setback for a carport at 318 Washington Avenue SE (passed 3-2, June 2026).
  • YesJohn PittengerVoted yes on approving a 15-foot front setback for a carport at 318 Washington Avenue SE (passed 3-2, June 2026).
  • YesRyan DistadVoted yes on approving a 15-foot front setback for a carport at 318 Washington Avenue SE (passed 3-2, June 2026).
  • NoJohn ChesneyVoted no on approving a 15-foot front setback for a carport at 318 Washington Avenue SE (passed 3-2, June 2026).
  • NoTyrel ClarkVoted no on approving a 15-foot front setback for a carport at 318 Washington Avenue SE (passed 3-2, June 2026).

City of Eyota · Jun 11, 2026Link

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