Fridley City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026

Ryan Evanson

Candidate for City Council Ward 2 (incumbent)

6 candidates · 3 seats7 sourced positions

Ryan Evanson, the incumbent, is running for Fridley City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against John Brillhart.

Election Day · Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Banking professional and Ward 2 city councilmember who previously served on the Fridley Planning Commission.

Ryan Evanson and Ann Bolkcom did not respond to the ABC Newspapers voter guide questionnaire by its deadline. ABC Newspapers

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 Ryan Evanson stands: positions on the record

Property taxes1 sourced position

On his campaign site, said tax dollars should fund only the most critical services.
“ensuring tax dollars fund only the most critical services: public safety, public works, and parks.”
Own statementRyan Evanson campaign site

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

Traffic calming assessment1 sourced position

Voted no on adopting 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

Tax increment financing1 sourced position

Voted aye on creating TIF District #27 (carried unanimously, all five members present, Dec. 2025).
Council voteFridley City Council minutes, Dec. 22, 2025 · Dec 22, 2025

Embedded social worker1 sourced position

On his campaign site, said he supported adding an embedded social worker to address mental health needs.
Own statementRyan Evanson campaign site

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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