Independence City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Edward L.
Genereux

Edward L. Genereux is running for Independence City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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About: Information technology specialist with a master's degree in geography from Minnesota State Mankato.

4 sourced

01Data centers1 sourced position

Said data centers should not exist in Independence and that he will vote no on any data center project.
I will vote “no” on any data center project in Independence.”
Own statementLaker Pioneer · Sep 24, 2026 Link

02Property taxes1 sourced position

Said he has made a no-new-taxes pledge for the next four years.
I have made a no new taxes pledge for the next four years.”
Own statementLaker Pioneer · Sep 24, 2026 Link

03Growth1 sourced position

Said the city should grow its tax base by allowing new multifamily housing near Maple Plain and Delano.
One way to do this is by allowing new multifamily housing developments near the cities of Maple Plain and Delano.”
Own statementLaker Pioneer · Sep 24, 2026 Link

04Fire service1 sourced position

Said he would apply his geographic information science background so the consolidated fire department responds quickly.
I will apply that knowledge such that the consolidated department responds quickly to emergencies.”
Own statementPress & News · Sep 24, 2026 Link

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