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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Hanover City Council Election 2026

2 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Voters choose two of four candidates for two four-year council seats; the mayor's seat is not on this ballot.

Last day to vote early in person · Nov 2

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What the next council decides

012027 budget and property tax levy4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the 2027 preliminary budget and levy on Sep 1, 2026.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 budget and levy.

02Growth, zoning and the comprehensive plan3 sourced facts

Where it standsHanover's 2025-2026 strategic plan lists a review of the comprehensive plan as a goal, and new subdivisions and rezoning requests continue to come before the city.

What's on the tableHow land is guided and zoned as Hanover grows, including any comprehensive plan review.

03Policing contracts3 sourced facts

Where it standsHanover is served by both the Hennepin and Wright County sheriff's offices; the council approved the sheriff contracts on Aug 18, 2026.

What's on the tableWhether to keep contracting with the county sheriffs or consider other law enforcement options.

04Historic Bridge repairs4 sourced facts

Where it standsInitial repair work on the Historic Bridge is done, and next steps are being reviewed for funding.

What's on the tableHow to pay for and schedule long-term repairs of the Historic Bridge.

05Accessory dwelling units2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe Planning Commission sent information on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to the council, which discussed them in May 2026.

What's on the tableWhether to change city code to allow accessory dwelling units.

3 notes on these statements

Mike Amery, Tanner Colpitts, Cody Vojacek and Tim Zbaracki filed for two City Council seats (Elect 2). Minnesota Secretary of State

In January 2025 the council appointed Jim Zajicek to the council seat Greg Zgutowicz left when he became mayor, for the remaining term of just under two years. Hanover City Council minutes, Jan 7, 2025 · Jan 7, 2025

Tim Zbaracki could not be reached for the hometownsource.com voter's guide. hometownsource.com · Sep 17, 2026

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  1. 1. What should Hanover do with its 2027 property tax levy?

  2. 2. Should Hanover keep land near downtown zoned for high-density housing?

  3. 3. How should Hanover get its police service?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted5 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Gretchen Barrett, John Ganfield, Greg Zgutowicz2 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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