Fridley City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Luke Cardona

Candidate for City Council Ward 1 (incumbent)

6 candidates · 3 seats7 sourced positions

Luke Cardona, the incumbent, is running for Fridley City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Emily Villanueva.

Election Day · Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Marketing and communications consultant and former Fridley Parks and Recreation commissioner. He has also worked as a Fridley city employee.

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 Luke Cardona stands: positions on the record

Flock license plate readers1 sourced position

In the ABC Newspapers questionnaire, said he would not support renewing the Flock Safety contract when it expires.
“Based on what I know today, I would not support a contract renewal with Flock Safety when it expires.”
Own statementABC Newspapers

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

Property taxes1 sourced position

In the ABC Newspapers questionnaire, said he supports long-term financial planning and review of new spending.
“I support strong long-term financial planning, careful review of new spending and prioritizing the core services residents depend on.”
Own statementABC Newspapers

Embedded social worker1 sourced position

as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
At the Sept. 14, 2026 meeting on the proposed levy, spoke about keeping the embedded social worker and investing in parks, as recorded in the minutes.
Own statementFridley City Council minutes, Sept. 14, 2026 · Sep 14, 2026

Traffic calming assessment1 sourced position

Moved adoption of the assessment for the 2025 East Danube Traffic Calming Project (passed 4-1, Oct. 2025).
Council voteFridley City Council minutes, Oct. 13, 2025 · Oct 13, 2025

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

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