Fridley City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Emily Villanueva
Candidate for City Council Ward 1
Emily Villanueva is running for Fridley City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Luke Cardona.
Election Day · Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Pediatric hematology/oncology social worker at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Campaign website
- www.fridleyforward.com/ward-1-villanueva
The Aug. 11 primary narrowed Ward 1 to Emily Villanueva and Luke Cardona, and Ward 2 to Ryan Evanson and John Brillhart. ABC Newspapers
Where Emily Villanueva stands: positions on the record
Flock license plate readers1 sourced position
In the ABC Newspapers questionnaire, said she does not support the use of ALPR cameras.
“I do not support the use of ALPR cameras.”
Own statementABC Newspapers
Immigration enforcement response1 sourced position
On her campaign site, listed steps including saying no to ICE staging on city property.
“say no to allowing ICE to stage on city property”
Own statementEmily Villanueva campaign site
Property taxes1 sourced position
In the ABC Newspapers questionnaire, said residents have been taxed at rates approaching 6% and that she would advocate careful budgeting.
“residents have been taxed at rates approaching 6% without similar growth in their paychecks”
Own statementABC Newspapers
Neighborhood street safety1 sourced position
On her campaign site, called for slowing vehicles and adding sidewalks and crosswalks.
“We must slow motorized vehicles, increase sidewalks, and prioritize winter clearing of snow and ice on these pathways.”
Own statementEmily Villanueva campaign site
Also running for City Council Ward 1
- Luke Cardona (incumbent)
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