Isanti City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Nick
Pedersen
Nick Pedersen, 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 PedersenYou’re reading
- 03Erika ZdonIncumbent
Background
- About
- Isanti City Council member who says council decisions should be based on facts and research.
Council members Nick Pedersen and George Hemen are listed as endorsers on Luke Merrill's campaign website. Merrill for Mayor
On the record: Nick Pedersen
12 sourced01Property tax levy3 sourced positions
Voted for 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
Indicated support for going as low as Version 4, a 2.74% levy increase, in the September 2026 budget discussion.
Own statementIsanti City Council minutes, September 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026Link
Wants the city's tax rate to stay among the lowest in the state while keeping to its loan payoff plan.
I would like to see our tax rate remain one of the lowest in the state while staying on track with our loan payoff plan.”
Own statementCounty News Review Voter's Guide · Oct 8, 2026Link
02Use of reserves1 sourced position
Moved and voted for the final 2026 levy option with a 0% levy increase, using $395,000 of fund balance (motion carried, December 2025).
Council voteIsanti City Council minutes, December 16, 2025 · Dec 16, 2025LinkHow the council voted
03Data centers2 sourced positions
Voted for 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
Moved and 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
04Wastewater capacity1 sourced position
Seconded and 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
05Park funding1 sourced position
Says the city should look first to volunteers, donations and business partnerships for projects when possible.
Whenever possible, I’d like us to look first to volunteer efforts, community donations, and partnerships with local businesses to accomplish projects without unnecessarily increasing the burden on taxpayers.”
Own statementCounty News Review Voter's Guide · Oct 8, 2026Link
06Employee firearms policy2 sourced positions
Moved and voted for the motion to revoke the personnel policy language barring employees legally in possession of a firearm on city property (failed 2-3, September 2025).
Council voteIsanti City Council minutes, September 2, 2025 · Sep 2, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Moved and voted for the employee carry policy change (passed 4-1, November 2025).
Council voteIsanti City Council minutes, November 18, 2025 · Nov 18, 2025LinkHow the council voted
07Municipal cannabis dispensary1 sourced position
As summarized in the official council minutes; not a direct quote
Said the city should get community input before deciding on a city-run cannabis dispensary (February 2025).
Own statementIsanti City Council minutes, February 4, 2025 · Feb 4, 2025Link
08Paid leave contributions1 sourced position
Seconded and voted for Resolution 2025-165 setting the employer and employee percentages under the Minnesota Paid Leave law (passed 4-1, November 2025).
Council voteIsanti City Council minutes, November 18, 2025 · Nov 18, 2025LinkHow the council voted
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Nick Pedersen: their words and their votes on the same issue
Levy increase
In their words
Indicated support for going as low as Version 4, a 2.74% levy increase, in the September 2026 budget discussion.
Sep 15, 2026 ·As summarized in the official council minutes; not a direct quote ·Isanti City Council minutes, September 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026
On the record
Voted for 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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