Hanover City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Tanner
Colpitts

Tanner Colpitts is running for Hanover City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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The race · City Council

  1. 01Mike AmeryIncumbent
  2. 02Tanner ColpittsYou’re reading
  3. 03Cody Vojacek
  4. 04Tim Zbaracki
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Background

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Process control manager at Pioneer Metal Finishing with a degree in metallurgical engineering. He studied at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology.

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

On the record: Tanner Colpitts

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01Zoning and density2 sourced positions
  • In his 2026 voter guide statement, said that to build a thriving downtown Hanover must first re-zone the area marked for high-density residential development.

    Our town is not a good fit for high-density residential, and any establishment of it will do damage to the charm of our town spaces.”

    Own statementhometownsource.com · Sep 17, 2026Link

  • In the city newsletter's candidate profiles, said a top priority is re-zoning the area by downtown that is zoned for high-density residential.

    A top priority is re-zoning the area by downtown that is currently zoned for high-density residential.”

    Own statementCity of Hanover · Oct 1, 2026Link

02Growth1 sourced position
  • In his 2026 voter guide statement, named keeping Hanover clean, safe and high-quality as it grows as a key platform issue.

    Positive growth is possible, and desirable, but it will require strong and principled local government to see that it is done right.”

    Own statementhometownsource.com · Sep 17, 2026Link

03Community character1 sourced position
  • In the city newsletter's candidate profiles, said he would fight to preserve what he called traditional, small-town American culture.

    I will be a city council member that you can count on to fight for the preservation of the traditional, small-town American culture.”

    Own statementCity of Hanover · Oct 1, 2026Link

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