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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Janesville Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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Voters citywide choose a mayor from three candidates and two council members; only one candidate filed for the two council seats.

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What the next council decides

012027 West North Street project and sidewalks4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city plans to rebuild West North Street and part of South Skookum Street in 2027, and residents at the September hearing raised concerns about new sidewalks, trees and drainage.

What's on the tableThe final design, including sidewalks and parking, and the assessments property owners will pay.

02City budget and property tax levy4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council reviewed parts of the 2027 general fund budget from July through September 2026.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 budget and property tax levy.

03City reserves and bond rating2 sourced facts

Where it standsJanesville has an A+ bond rating with a negative outlook because the city went below the reserve amount in its policy.

What's on the tableHow quickly to rebuild reserves while paying for city projects.

04Library building repairs2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe library building needs work on windows and other structural damage, and staff want to pursue a grant for it.

What's on the tableHow much city money to put into library building repairs.

05Snow removal policy2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe public works director is updating the city's snow removal policy for council review.

What's on the tableThe rules for clearing streets and sidewalks of snow.

4 notes on these statements

Timothy Corry, Jack Hook and Michael A. Santo are the three candidates for Mayor. Minnesota Secretary of State · Jul 28, 2026

Ivan Maas is the only candidate who filed for the two open council seats. Waseca County News · Aug 3, 2026

In May 2026 the council named Andy Ahlman Mayor for the remainder of Andy Arnoldt's term. City of Janesville · May 11, 2026

In June 2026 the council appointed Jim Mulcahey to fill Andy Ahlman's council seat for the remainder of the term. City of Janesville · Jun 22, 2026

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  1. 1. How much should the city spend on library building repairs?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted11 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Sarah Johnson, Kyle Luitjens3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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