Inver Grove Heights, MNVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Inver Grove Heights City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Tony Scales

Candidate for City Council (incumbent)

4 candidates · 2 seats11 sourced positions

Tony Scales, the incumbent, is running for Inver Grove Heights City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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Engineer and facility manager with 14 years on the Planning Commission and 4 on the City Council.

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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 Tony Scales stands: positions on the record

Property taxes1 sourced position

  • As reported by the West St. Paul Reader candidate questionnaire.

    In the Reader questionnaire, said he supports the proposed 2027 property tax increase, citing maintenance of services.

    “I support the currently proposed 7.9% property tax increase because it reflects the reality of maintaining quality services we depend on while protecting our community’s future.”

    Own statementWest St. Paul Reader · Sep 24, 2026

Data centers3 sourced positions

  • Made 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 future data center limits should require impact studies, location restrictions and community benefits.

    “This isn’t about opposing all data centers, it’s ensuring any approved truly serves Inver Grove Heights best interests with appropriate limitations protecting our community’s future.”

    Own statementWest St. Paul Reader · Sep 24, 2026

  • Voted for the ordinance amendment exempting the proposed data center project from the moratorium (Sept. 14, 2026).

    Council voteMPR News · Sep 15, 2026

Central maintenance facility1 sourced position

  • As reported by the West St. Paul Reader candidate questionnaire.

    In the Reader questionnaire, said the city needs a new maintenance facility but that the $52 million proposal should be right-sized.

    “$52 million appears excessive for our community’s actual needs.”

    Own statementWest St. Paul Reader · Sep 24, 2026

Hockey Hall of Fame1 sourced position
DEED grant application1 sourced position
Federal immigration enforcement1 sourced position

  • As reported by the West St. Paul Reader candidate questionnaire.

    In the Reader questionnaire, said immigration enforcement is a federal role and the city should keep clear boundaries and communicate with residents.

    “Immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility, not a city function.”

    Own statementWest St. Paul Reader · Sep 24, 2026

Land use: Argenta Blvd and 65th St1 sourced position
State flag2 sourced positions

What Tony Scales said vs. how Tony Scales voted

Data centers

In their words

  • In the Reader questionnaire, said future data center limits should require impact studies, location restrictions and community benefits.

    Sep 24, 2026 ·As reported by the West St. Paul Reader candidate questionnaire. ·West St. Paul Reader · Sep 24, 2026

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