Lakeville Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Luke Hellier

Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)

9 candidates · 3 seats8 sourced positions

Luke Hellier, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Lakeville in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Michael Burnett and Aiden VanBeck.

Early in-person voting begins · Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Mayor of Lakeville since January 2023 and a City Council member since January 2017.

Where Luke Hellier stands: positions on the record

Residential growth1 sourced position

Voted yes on the Residential Interim Ordinance (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteLakeville City Council minutes, Apr 20, 2026 · Apr 20, 2026

Water treatment1 sourced position

Voted yes on the supplemental agreement with Black & Veatch for preliminary engineering of the satellite water treatment plant (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteLakeville City Council minutes, May 4, 2026 · May 4, 2026

Short-term rentals1 sourced position

Voted yes on the Short-Term Rental Ordinance (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Council voteLakeville City Council minutes, Feb 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026

Zoning code1 sourced position

Voted yes on zoning amendments to Titles 10 and 11, excluding Sec. 52, 53 and 54(d); minutes say draft data center language was removed for future discussion (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Council voteLakeville City Council minutes, Aug 3, 2026 · Aug 3, 2026

Data centers2 sourced positions

As reported by Sun Thisweek; not a direct quote.
Pointed out that no data center development plans have been presented to the council.
Forum answerSun Thisweek
Said, after a court ruled for the city in the AUAR lawsuit, that the decision affirms the city's review process.
“The city was confident in the process we followed, and this decision affirms the careful review and reasoned decision-making that took place.”
Own statementSun Thisweek

Business development1 sourced position

Said the quickest way to create jobs is to retain and promote existing businesses.
“the quickest way to create jobs is to retain and promote the businesses that are already here.”
Forum answerSun Thisweek

Public safety1 sourced position

Said in his reelection announcement that Lakeville needs steady leadership on public safety, economic opportunity and quality of life.
“We need steady leadership to strengthen public safety, expand economic opportunity, and protect the quality of life that makes Lakeville home.”
Own statementSun Thisweek

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