Kasson City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Ryan
Christensen
Ryan Christensen, the incumbent, is running for Kasson City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Ryan ChristensenYou’re reading
- 02Johann Marsland
- 03Justin Thurmes
Background
- About
- Ryan Christensen has been a teacher in the Kasson-Mantorville School District since 2010. He served on the Mantorville City Council from 2016 to 2020 and has served on the Kasson City Council since 2021.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
On the record: Ryan Christensen
9 sourced01Housing and growth1 sourced position
Wants to support development and growth, including single-family housing, multi-family housing and recreational spaces for youth sports.
This includes opportunities for single-family housing, multi-family housing, and recreational spaces that support youth sports and activities.”
Own statementDodge Center Messenger · Oct 15, 2026Link
02Priorities1 sourced position
Lists fiscal responsibility and stronger communication between city staff, the council and residents as his goals.
I want to continue being fiscally responsible with taxpayer dollars, finding ways to strengthen communication between city staff, the City Council, and the residents of Kasson, and supporting thoughtful development and growth within our community.”
Own statementDodge Center Messenger · Oct 15, 2026Link
03Police staffing2 sourced positions
Said he would like to continue to hire the two police officers, during a December 2025 budget discussion.
Own statementCity of Kasson · Dec 3, 2025Link
Moved and voted yes to hire two full-time police officers (passed 5-0, Feb. 2026).
Council voteCity of Kasson · Feb 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Council pay1 sourced position
Voted yes on raising 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
05Solar and battery storage1 sourced position
Moved and 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
07City levy2 sourced positions
Moved and 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
Moved and 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
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Ryan Christensen: their words and their votes on the same issue
Police officers
In their words
Said he would like to continue to hire the two police officers, during a December 2025 budget discussion.
Dec 3, 2025 ·City of Kasson · Dec 3, 2025
On the record
Moved and voted yes to hire two full-time police officers (passed 5-0, Feb. 2026).
Feb 11, 2026 ·City of Kasson · Feb 11, 2026
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