Forest Lake Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Blake Roberts

Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)

5 candidates · 3 seats5 sourced positions

Blake Roberts, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Forest Lake in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Bruce Anderson.

Election Day · Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Small local business owner and Forest Lake's mayor, with 15 years on the city's EDA. He was a council member for two years before becoming mayor.

Blake Roberts, Leif Erickson and Kevin Miller are the sitting mayor and councilmembers whose terms end December 31, 2026. City of Forest Lake

Where Blake Roberts stands: positions on the record

Housing1 sourced position

In the Forest Times voters guide, said the city can make housing more affordable by removing barriers to building, including allowing smaller lot sizes and more housing types.
“This includes allowing smaller lot sizes and a greater variety of housing options in areas of the city that we are guided for higher density, keeping local development fees reasonable, and streamlining the permitting and approval process.”
Own statementForest Lake Times · Sep 24, 2026

City spending1 sourced position

In the voters guide, described his approach to taxes as focusing spending on core services and long-term needs.
“My approach is to focus spending on core services and long term needs, look for efficiencies and outside funding whenever possible, and avoid unnecessary spending.”
Own statementForest Lake Times · Sep 24, 2026

Cell towers in parks1 sourced position

Moved to deny future cell phone tower conditional use permits in Kulenkamp Park (carried 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteForest Lake City Council minutes, May 11 2026 · May 11, 2026

Public Works facility1 sourced position

At the Apr 27, 2026 council meeting, the minutes record Mayor Roberts discussing concerns with the price point of the Public Works facility project.
Own statementForest Lake City Council minutes, Apr 27 2026 · Apr 27, 2026

2027 budget hiring1 sourced position

At the Aug 17, 2026 budget discussion, the minutes record him suggesting pausing most of the proposed new hires and advocating only for the Building Inspector.
Own statementForest Lake City Council minutes, Aug 17 2026 · Aug 17, 2026

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