Kasson Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Dan
Eggler
Dan Eggler, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Kasson in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Dan Eggler works for Progressive Tool and Manufacturing, a Minnesota contract manufacturer. He has served on the Kasson City Council since January 2013 and became mayor two years ago.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
Mayor Dan Eggler and Sheldon Torkelson are the only candidates who filed for their contests. City of Kasson
On the record: Dan Eggler
9 sourced01City levy3 sourced positions
as reported by the Dodge Center Messenger; not a direct quote
Says that as mayor he balanced the budget transparently, with reductions in the tax rate over the last five years.
Own statementDodge Center Messenger · Oct 15, 2026Link
Voted yes on the final 2026 tax levy, after the increase was reduced from 6.45% to 5.99% (passed 3-0, Dec. 2025).
Council voteCity of Kasson · Dec 10, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on the preliminary 2027 levy resolution, reduced by $90,000 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Kasson · Oct 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Priorities1 sourced position
as reported by the Dodge Center Messenger; not a direct quote
Lists patching potholes, upgrading park equipment, improving water treatment, and accessible public safety and mental health resources as goals for his next term, with fiscally conservative budgeting.
Own statementDodge Center Messenger · Oct 15, 2026Link
03Council pay1 sourced position
Moved and voted yes to raise mayor and council salaries to match Byron's (passed 3-1, one abstention, Jan. 2026).
Council voteCity of Kasson · Jan 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Police staffing2 sourced positions
Voted yes to hire two full-time police officers (passed 5-0, Feb. 2026).
Council voteCity of Kasson · Feb 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Said he was hesitant to reduce police funding in case of extenuating circumstances, during a December 2025 budget discussion.
Own statementCity of Kasson · Dec 3, 2025Link
05Solar and battery storage1 sourced position
Voted yes to approve the Ziegler option for the city's battery storage and solar projects, pending an Xcel interconnection agreement (passed 3-0, Nov. 2025).
Council voteCity of Kasson · Nov 19, 2025LinkHow the council voted
06Ice arena1 sourced position
Voted yes to notify Dodge County and start talks on ending the city's role as operator of the Dodge County Ice Arena (passed 4-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteCity of Kasson · Aug 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Dan Eggler: their words and their votes on the same issue
City levy
In their words
Says that as mayor he balanced the budget transparently, with reductions in the tax rate over the last five years.
Oct 15, 2026 ·as reported by the Dodge Center Messenger; not a direct quote ·Dodge Center Messenger · Oct 15, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on the final 2026 tax levy, after the increase was reduced from 6.45% to 5.99% (passed 3-0, Dec. 2025).
Dec 10, 2025 ·City of Kasson · Dec 10, 2025
Voted yes on the preliminary 2027 levy resolution, reduced by $90,000 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
Oct 14, 2026 ·City of Kasson · Oct 14, 2026
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