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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Little Falls Mayor & City Council Election 2026

5 of 8 council seats are on the ballot, with 11 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Your houseWhat does your Little Falls house pay?A typical Little Falls house pays about $8,300 a year. Enter your address for your own number: property tax from the county's record, water, trash and energy, and the money dates ahead.

The candidates

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

City Council Ward 3

Unopposed

The council has eight elected members: the mayor, one at-large member and two members from each of three wards. Voters choose the mayor, the at-large member and one member in each ward this year; three ward members stay on.

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What the next council decides

01Property taxes and the city levy3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council raised the 2026 levy 15.62% and set a preliminary 2027 levy 9.7% higher, which can still be lowered.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 levy and budget, adopted in December.

02Street and utility projects3 sourced facts

Where it standsCity staff told the council that Little Falls cannot afford every street and utility project on its 2027-29 list.

What's on the tableWhich street projects go first and how much is paid by the levy, assessments, loans and grants.

03Highway 27 bridge over the railroad3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is seeking federal grants for a Trunk Highway 27 bridge project, and three design options remain.

What's on the tableHow much city money to commit and which bridge option to back.

04City support for community events2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council has split over how much of the cost of community events the city should cover.

What's on the tableWhether to waive city service costs or contribute city money to events run by outside groups.

05Housing and business growth2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council uses state programs, grants and tax increment financing tools to support business and housing projects.

What's on the tableWhich business and housing projects get city incentives or support.

1 note on these statements

Tony (Anthony) Schmolke did not respond to the Morrison County Record's questions for mayoral candidates. Morrison County Record · Oct 11, 2026

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  1. 1. How should the council handle increases in the city levy?

  2. 2. How should the city pay for street and utility projects?

  3. 3. What should the city do about the Highway 27 bridge project?

  4. 4. Should the city cover costs for community events run by outside groups?

  5. 5. Should the city offer incentives such as tax breaks to attract business and housing?

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 voted12 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.Your houseA typical Little Falls house pays about $8,300 a yearProperty tax, water, trash and energy, line by line for your address, plus the savings most owners miss.

Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Frank Gosiak, Gerald "Jerry" Knafla, Raquel Lundberg5 on this ballot

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

  • The Little Falls City Council consists of the mayor, one at-large council member and two council members from each of the city's three wards, eight elected officials in all. City of Little Falls
  • All city offices on the 2026 ballot carry four-year terms. City of Little Falls
  • The city does not hold a separate municipal primary; city offices appear on the November general election ballot. City of Little Falls

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