Independence City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Brad
Fisher
Brad Fisher, the incumbent, is running for Independence City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Brad FisherYou’re reading
- 02Edward L. Genereux
- 03Cathy Iverson
- 04Jon-Paul Story
- 05Hal Tearse
Background
- About
- Independence City Council member and Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission member. Previously served 12 years on the City Council, as well as on the Planning Commission and Fire Commission.
Brad Fisher was appointed in February 2025 to serve out the remainder of Brad Spencer's council term ending December 31, 2026. Independence City Council minutes, Feb 4, 2025 · Feb 4, 2025
The Press & News reported that Brad Fisher and Hal Tearse could not be reached for its voter guide. Press & News · Sep 24, 2026
On the record: Brad Fisher
7 sourced01Growth1 sourced position
Said zoning and density decisions should be made carefully, with meaningful input from residents.
carefully balancing growth with the character, lifestyle, and appearance of our community”
Own statementLaker Pioneer · Sep 24, 2026Link
02Data centers1 sourced position
Said data center proposals need an open, transparent process with resident input and a weighing of benefits and impacts.
Local governments should approach data center development carefully and with an open, transparent process that includes meaningful input from residents.”
Own statementLaker Pioneer · Sep 24, 2026Link
03Property taxes2 sourced positions
Said the city should keep the tax burden reasonable while having enough revenue for essential services.
It is a delicate balance to keep the tax burden as reasonable as possible while ensuring the city has sufficient revenue to meet its obligations and provide essential services.”
Own statementLaker Pioneer · Sep 24, 2026Link
Voted yes on adopting the 2026 general tax levy (passed 4-0, Dec 2025).
Council voteIndependence City Council Truth in Taxation meeting minutes, Dec 2, 2025 · Dec 2, 2025LinkHow the council voted
04Fire service1 sourced position
Voted yes on the West Suburban Fire District fire protection services agreement (passed 4-0, Dec 2025).
Council voteIndependence City Council minutes, Dec 16, 2025 · Dec 16, 2025LinkHow the council voted
05Cell tower1 sourced position
Voted yes on a conditional use permit for a new telecommunications tower at 87 McCulley Rd. (passed 4-1, May 2025).
Council voteIndependence City Council minutes, May 6, 2025 · May 6, 2025LinkHow the council voted
06Lake Independence1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-02 amending the Lake Independence surface water use regulations (passed 4-0, March 2026).
Council voteIndependence City Council minutes, Mar 17, 2026 · Mar 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Property taxes
In their words
Said the city should keep the tax burden reasonable while having enough revenue for essential services.
Sep 24, 2026 ·Laker Pioneer · Sep 24, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on adopting the 2026 general tax levy (passed 4-0, Dec 2025).
Dec 2, 2025 ·Independence City Council Truth in Taxation meeting minutes, Dec 2, 2025 · Dec 2, 2025
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