Fridley City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Dave Ostwald
Mayor; term listed by the city as 2025-2029City of Fridley
Dave Ostwald (Mayor) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Fridley City Council after the election.
Mayor of Fridley, who presides at City Council meetings.
Where Dave Ostwald stands: positions on the record
Property tax levy2 sourced positions
Voted aye on certifying the final 2026 property tax levy to Anoka County (carried unanimously, all five members present, Dec. 2025).
Council voteFridley City Council minutes, Dec. 22, 2025 · Dec 22, 2025
Voted aye on the proposed 2026 property tax levy, collectible in 2027 (carried unanimously, all five members present, Sept. 2026).
Council voteFridley City Council minutes, Sept. 14, 2026 · Sep 14, 2026
Immigration enforcement response1 sourced position
Joint statement signed by all five council members
Signed the council's joint statement on Operation Metro Surge, which said the council would keep advocating to state and federal leaders.
“continue to advocate for state and federal leaders to pursue practical, lasting solutions”
Own statementCity of Fridley · Mar 2, 2026
Flock license plate readers1 sourced position
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
At the July 27, 2026 meeting on the ALPR program, said the council would continue discussions on the topic, as recorded in the minutes.
Own statementFridley City Council minutes, July 27, 2026 · Jul 27, 2026
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