Isanti City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Erika
Zdon
Erika Zdon, the incumbent, is running for Isanti City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Theodore Knudson
- 02Nick PedersenIncumbent
- 03Erika ZdonYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Educator at Isanti Primary School who has worked and volunteered in Isanti for 25 years.
Erika Zdon was appointed to a vacant council seat in March 2026 after a 2-2 council ballot; Mayor Luke Merrill cast the tie-breaking vote. Isanti City Council minutes, March 17, 2026 · Mar 17, 2026
On the record: Erika Zdon
8 sourced01Property tax levy3 sourced positions
Voted no on a 3.95% preliminary property tax levy increase for 2027, an amended version of staff's Version 3 (passed 3-1, September 2026).
Council voteIsanti City Council minutes, September 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
As summarized in the official council minutes; not a direct quote
Preferred Version 1, a 7.14% levy increase with no tax rate increase, citing unknown labor negotiation costs and the risk of depleting the fund balance.
Own statementIsanti City Council minutes, September 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026Link
Says taxes can stay responsible while the city makes needed investments.
I believe we can keep taxes responsible while still making the investments necessary to keep our community safe and sustainable.”
Own statementCounty News Review Voter's Guide · Oct 8, 2026Link
02Data centers2 sourced positions
Voted no on a 30-month moratorium on data center developments (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteIsanti City Council minutes, July 7, 2026 · Jul 7, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted for Ordinance 847, an interim ordinance imposing a moratorium on data center development while the city studies it (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Council voteIsanti City Council minutes, September 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Wastewater capacity3 sourced positions
As summarized in the official council minutes; not a direct quote
Initially favored approving the Phase 1 wastewater planning contract outright before the council chose a phased approach (June 2026).
Own statementIsanti City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026Link
Voted for authorizing Phase 1 wastewater treatment facility planning, starting only with the population study and flow tracking (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteIsanti City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Names preparing infrastructure for growth as her top priority, saying the wastewater facility is approaching capacity.
Our wastewater facility is approaching capacity, and I believe we need to be proactive rather than wait until we are at a crisis point.”
Own statementCounty News Review Voter's Guide · Oct 8, 2026Link
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Erika Zdon: their words and their votes on the same issue
Property tax levy
In their words
Says taxes can stay responsible while the city makes needed investments.
Oct 8, 2026 ·County News Review Voter's Guide · Oct 8, 2026
On the record
Voted no on a 3.95% preliminary property tax levy increase for 2027, an amended version of staff's Version 3 (passed 3-1, September 2026).
Sep 15, 2026 ·Isanti City Council minutes, September 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026
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