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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

La Crescent Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 10 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Voters citywide elect a mayor for a two-year term and two council members for four-year terms; each voter may pick up to two of the eight council candidates.

Last day to vote early in person · Nov 2

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What the next council decides

012027 budget and property tax levy4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council set a preliminary 2027 levy 5% above 2026; the final budget and levy are set after a Dec. 14 public meeting.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 General Fund budget and city levy, which can go down but not up from the preliminary amount.

02Sustainability and Resilience Plan3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved the city's Sustainability and Resilience Plan 3-2 in July 2026; the city has a sustainability coordinator on staff.

What's on the tableHow far to carry out the plan and which grant-funded sustainability projects to take on.

03Tobacco, vape and hemp retailers3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted Ordinance No. 603 regulating the sale and licensing of tobacco, vaping and nicotine products in September 2026.

What's on the tableHow the city licenses and limits tobacco, vape and hemp retailers under the new ordinance.

04Streets, water mains and borrowing3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is rebuilding streets and water mains with bond money, federal recovery funds and grants.

What's on the tableWhich street and utility projects to fund next, and how much to borrow for them.

  • In January 2026 the council authorized up to $5 million in Series 2026A general obligation bonds for street reconstruction, utility improvements and land for municipal facilities. City of La Crescent · Jan 26, 2026
  • The council approved $156,846.69 for water main materials on the Walnut Street project, using the city's remaining $153,268.96 in federal recovery funds plus water department money. City of La Crescent · Sep 28, 2026
  • The city was awarded $482,194 in Safe Routes to School grant funding and a $223,280 Transportation Alternatives grant for 2027 projects. City of La Crescent · Sep 28, 2026
05Public input at council meetings3 sourced facts

Where it standsResidents who want to address the council at a meeting use an agenda request form; the council meets at 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays.

What's on the tableWhether to change how residents can speak to the council and how the city shares information.

  • The city's agenda request form is used when submitting items for the council agenda or when wishing to address the council at a meeting. City of La Crescent
  • The council meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 5 p.m. at the La Crescent Community Building. City of La Crescent
  • Government transparency was among the issues council candidates addressed at the Oct. 13, 2026 candidate forum. WXOW · Oct 13, 2026
06Growth, housing and the comprehensive plan2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city hired a consultant in August 2026 to update its comprehensive plan, last updated in 2016.

What's on the tableWhat the updated comprehensive plan and zoning allow for housing and development.

1 note on these statements

Six City Council candidates spoke at the Oct. 13, 2026 candidate forum. WXOW · Oct 13, 2026

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  1. 1. What should the city do with its Sustainability and Resilience Plan?

  2. 2. Should the city set its own licensing rules for tobacco and vape sellers?

  3. 3. How should the city pay for street and water main rebuilding?

  4. 4. How should residents be able to speak at council meetings?

  5. 5. Should the city encourage more housing types, including infill?

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 voted7 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): Chris Langen, Dale Williams3 on this ballot

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

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