Janesville City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Ivan
Maas
Ivan Maas, the incumbent, is running for Janesville City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Ivan Maas is a Janesville City Council member whose term expires in 2026.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
Ivan Maas is the only candidate who filed for the two open council seats. Waseca County News · Aug 3, 2026
On the record: Ivan Maas
15 sourced01Library building1 sourced position
as quoted by the Waseca County Pioneer
Asked about library upkeep funds and said money spent on the library building would be put to good use.
I guess the library needs a lot of work. It’s been neglected for a long time.”
Own statementWaseca County Pioneer · Oct 2, 2025Link
02State flag2 sourced positions
Asked to return to flying the old state flag, saying citizens were not offered enough involvement in the decision to change the design.
Own statementCity of Janesville · Apr 13, 2026Link
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-09 to go back to flying the old state flag at City Hall (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Janesville · Apr 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Data requests2 sourced positions
Asked about the hourly cost charged for collecting data and suggested it be higher.
Own statementCity of Janesville · Aug 24, 2026Link
Voted no on Resolution 2026-29 updating the fee schedule for the hourly cost of collecting data (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).
Council voteCity of Janesville · Aug 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04City finances1 sourced position
Voted yes on approving a Debt Management Policy (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Janesville · Apr 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Council vacancy2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-11 declaring a vacant council seat and naming Andy Ahlman Mayor for the rest of the term (passed 4-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Janesville · May 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-17 appointing Jim Mulcahey to the City Council for the rest of the term (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Janesville · Jun 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Streets and sidewalks5 sourced positions
Voted yes on a $134,080 WW Blacktopping quote for street overlays (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Janesville · Jun 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on using $150,000 paid by the county toward the East Front Street reconstruction (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Janesville · Jun 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-21 asking the City Engineer for a report on the 2027 street and utility improvements (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Janesville · Jul 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-25 on the 2027 street and utility improvements for West North Street and part of Skookum Street (passed 4-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteCity of Janesville · Aug 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-30 after the public hearing on the 2027 street and utility improvements (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Janesville · Sep 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Fire service1 sourced position
Voted yes on amending the fire service agreement to add part of Le Ray Township to the service area (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).
Council voteCity of Janesville · Aug 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Janesville City Council in 2022 (won).
Own statementMPR News · Nov 8, 2022Link
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Ivan Maas: their words and their votes on the same issue
State flag
In their words
Asked to return to flying the old state flag, saying citizens were not offered enough involvement in the decision to change the design.
Apr 13, 2026 ·City of Janesville · Apr 13, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-09 to go back to flying the old state flag at City Hall (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Apr 13, 2026 ·City of Janesville · Apr 13, 2026
Data requests
In their words
Asked about the hourly cost charged for collecting data and suggested it be higher.
Aug 24, 2026 ·City of Janesville · Aug 24, 2026
On the record
Voted no on Resolution 2026-29 updating the fee schedule for the hourly cost of collecting data (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).
Aug 24, 2026 ·City of Janesville · Aug 24, 2026
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