Inver Grove Heights City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Mary T'Kach
Candidate for City Council (incumbent)
Mary T'Kach, the incumbent, is running for Inver Grove Heights City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
Early in-person voting at City Hall begins · Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Councilmember with past service on the Planning Commission, Energy Action Team and Housing Committee. Her career has included energy efficiency and clean energy projects at Ramsey County.
- Campaign website
- www.marytkach.com
Four candidates are running for two at-large council seats: Matt Mills, Tony Scales, Kevin Sethre and Mary T'Kach. West St. Paul Reader · Sep 24, 2026
Mary T'Kach and Tony Scales are the incumbents whose terms end December 31, 2026. City of Inver Grove Heights
Where Mary T'Kach stands: positions on the record
Property taxes1 sourced position
As reported by the West St. Paul Reader candidate questionnaire.
In the Reader questionnaire, said she supports the proposed 2027 property tax levy, which she put at about $116 for a median-value home.
“I support the property tax levy proposed at the time of this questionnaire’s deadline, which is 7.9%.”
Own statementWest St. Paul Reader · Sep 24, 2026
Data centers2 sourced positions
Seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 1527, the data center moratorium that includes the pending application (passed 3-2, May 11, 2026).
Council voteInver Grove Heights City Council minutes, May 11 2026 · May 11, 2026
As reported by the West St. Paul Reader candidate questionnaire.
In the Reader questionnaire, said she supports the original moratorium and does not yet know what limits the city should set.
“I support the original moratorium passed by the City Council.”
Own statementWest St. Paul Reader · Sep 24, 2026
Central maintenance facility1 sourced position
As reported by the West St. Paul Reader candidate questionnaire.
In the Reader questionnaire, said the city needs to either remodel the current maintenance facility or build new, and should consider how long a new one would serve.
“There is clearly a need for either remodeling the current facility or building new”
Own statementWest St. Paul Reader · Sep 24, 2026
Hockey Hall of Fame1 sourced position
At the May 26 meeting, said the city should step back from spending money on Hockey Hall of Fame design work and related planning efforts.
Own statementInver Grove Heights City Council minutes, May 26 2026 · May 26, 2026
DEED grant application1 sourced position
Voted no on resubmitting the FY2026 DEED Host Community Grant application (passed 4-1, May 26, 2026).
Council voteInver Grove Heights City Council minutes, May 26 2026 · May 26, 2026
Federal immigration enforcement2 sourced positions
As reported by the West St. Paul Reader candidate questionnaire.
In the Reader questionnaire, said she co-hosted a community meeting about the ICE operations after residents asked the council to hold one.
“after weeks of no official Council response, I co-hosted a meeting with residents concerned for the safety of others in our community.”
Own statementWest St. Paul Reader · Sep 24, 2026
At the Feb. 23 council meeting, suggested sharing information on assistance programs and organizing a community meeting with the Police Chief.
Own statementInver Grove Heights City Council minutes, Feb 23 2026 · Feb 23, 2026
Land use: Argenta Blvd and 65th St1 sourced position
Voted no on changing the Comprehensive Plan land use from Office to Mixed Use north of Argenta Boulevard and 65th Street (passed 4-1, Feb. 23, 2026).
Council voteInver Grove Heights City Council minutes, Feb 23 2026 · Feb 23, 2026
City legislative priorities1 sourced position
Voted no on approving the 2026 Legislative Priorities and Positions (passed 4-1, Feb. 23, 2026).
Council voteInver Grove Heights City Council minutes, Feb 23 2026 · Feb 23, 2026
State flag2 sourced positions
Seconded the motion to table the State flag resolution indefinitely (failed 2-3, April 27, 2026).
Council voteInver Grove Heights City Council minutes, Apr 27 2026 · Apr 27, 2026
Voted no on the resolution to adopt the 1983 version of the Minnesota State Flag at City buildings (passed 3-2, April 27, 2026).
Council voteInver Grove Heights City Council minutes, Apr 27 2026 · Apr 27, 2026
Also running for City Council
- Matt Mills
- Tony Scales (incumbent)
- Kevin Sethre
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