Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Greenfield Mayor & City Council Election 2026
3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check
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The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
Mayor
1 seatCity Council
Vote for up to 2- Lisa MartinsonCandidate for Greenfield City Council.2sourced
- Terri Schlegel-DavidAssociate vice president of marketing programs and services at the University of Minnesota Foundation. She is a member of the Greenfield Parks Commission.4sourced
- Robert WaldIncumbentGreenfield's commissioner on the Pioneer-Sarah Creek Watershed Management Commission.4sourced
Voters citywide choose a mayor for a two-year term from two candidates and two council members for four-year terms from three candidates.
Also on your Nov 3 ballot
We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.
- Governor
- Amy Klobuchar · Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Lisa Demuth · Republican
- Steven Young · Green
- U.S. Senate
- Peggy Flanagan · Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Michele Tafoya · Republican
- Marisa Simonetti · Independent
- Rebecca Whiting · Libertarian
- Also statewideSecretary of State · State Auditor · Attorney General · Associate Justice - Supreme Court · Judge - Court of Appeals
- Statewide measures1 on the ballot: the state's official explanations
Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.
Already on the council, not on the ballot
Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.
What the next council decides
01Wastewater plant and Rockford3 sourced facts
Where it standsGreenfield owns and operates its own wastewater plant, and both mayoral candidates say it needs major investment.
What's on the tableWhether to connect Greenfield's sewer system to Rockford's plant, build a new plant, or choose another option, and how to pay for it.
- The City of Greenfield owns and operates its own water and wastewater plants, while many properties use private wells and septic systems. City of Greenfield
- Mayor Nick Roehl's campaign site says the city is pursuing a partnership with Rockford to share a single facility. Vote Nick Roehl
- Matthew McSheehy's campaign site says the engineer's Facility Plan compared connecting to Rockford (about $19.5 million), a new plant (about $30.6 million) and a future Metropolitan Council facility (about $47.7 million). Matthew McSheehy for Mayor
02Property taxes and city costs3 sourced facts
Where it standsBoth mayoral candidates name property taxes as a top concern in their campaigns.
What's on the tableThe city's yearly budget and tax levy.
- Nick Roehl's campaign site says residents want to keep property taxes as low as possible. Vote Nick Roehl
- Matthew McSheehy's campaign site says this year's levy rose nearly 13% over last year. Matthew McSheehy for Mayor
- Matthew McSheehy's campaign site says the city renews its attorney and engineer contracts every year without putting them out for bid. Matthew McSheehy for Mayor
03Growth and the Comprehensive Plan3 sourced facts
Where it standsGreenfield is working on its next Comprehensive Plan, with online engagement tools and a resident survey.
What's on the tableWhere and how much new housing and commercial development Greenfield allows, including large facilities such as data centers.
- The city says it is underway with the next Comprehensive Plan and links to an online survey and map-based input tool. City of Greenfield
- Matthew McSheehy's campaign site says the Bleck property at 7375 Rebecca Park Trail is proposed for 649 housing units plus 30 acres of commercial development. Matthew McSheehy for Mayor
- Matthew McSheehy's campaign site distinguishes enterprise data centers from hyperscale data centers. Matthew McSheehy for Mayor
04Greenfield Road2 sourced facts
Where it standsGreenfield Road from U.S. Highway 55 to Woodland Trail is being rebuilt as a paved road with state grant money, assessments and city borrowing.
What's on the tableHow road projects are paid for, including special assessments on property owners.
- HF 306, introduced in the 2025 Legislature, proposed $1,392,000 in state bonds for Greenfield Road, in addition to a 2023 appropriation. Minnesota Legislature
- Matthew McSheehy's campaign site says the council bonded the rest of the Greenfield Road project over 15 years, half from assessments and half from the levy. Matthew McSheehy for Mayor
3 notes on these statements
Crow River News reached out to all Greenfield candidates for a voter's guide but did not receive any responses. Crow River News · Oct 8, 2026
Corey Bronczyk's council seat is up for election, and he is not among the three council candidates. Crow River News · Oct 8, 2026
Robert Wald appears as Rob Wald in Pioneer-Sarah Creek Watershed Management Commission minutes. Pioneer-Sarah Creek Watershed Management Commission minutes, Mar 19, 2026 · Mar 19, 2026
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Who matches you?
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1. How should Greenfield handle its aging wastewater plant?
2. What should the city do about property taxes?
3. Should the city put its engineer and attorney contracts out for bid?
4. How should Greenfield grow?
5. Should Greenfield allow data centers?
Key dates
- Absentee voting by mail beginsCity of GreenfieldSep 18, 2026
- In-person early voting beginsCity of GreenfieldOct 16, 2026
- Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.)City of GreenfieldNov 3, 2026
The seat math
1 stay (not up this year): Ben Vandeputte3 on this ballot
5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.
- Greenfield is a statutory city with a Council-Administrator form of government; the council consists of a mayor and four council members. City of Greenfield
- The mayor serves a two-year term and council members serve four-year terms; the mayor's seat and two council seats are elected every two years. City of Greenfield
- The council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month. City of Greenfield
- Corey Bronczyk's and Robert Wald's council seats are up for election. Crow River News · Oct 8, 2026
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