Kasson City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Sheldon
Torkelson
Sheldon Torkelson, the incumbent, is running for Kasson City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Sheldon Torkelson is a member of Kasson's Planning and Zoning Board and previously served on the council. The council chose him in December 2025 to fill a vacancy until November 2026.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
Sheldon Torkelson replaced Brian Wempner on the council; a special election in November 2026 fills out that term, which expires Dec. 31, 2028. City of Kasson
Mayor Dan Eggler and Sheldon Torkelson are the only candidates who filed for their contests. City of Kasson
On the record: Sheldon Torkelson
6 sourced01Council 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
02Police staffing1 sourced position
Voted yes to hire two full-time police officers (passed 5-0, Feb. 2026).
Council voteCity of Kasson · Feb 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Ice 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
04City levy2 sourced positions
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
05Child care zoning1 sourced position
Abstained on a conditional use permit for a child care facility run by SEMCAC at 202 5th St. SE (passed 4-0, one abstention, March 2026).
Council voteCity of Kasson · Mar 11, 2026Link
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