Maple Grove Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Joshua R. Baird
Candidate for Mayor
Joshua R. Baird is running for mayor of Maple Grove in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Mark Steffenson.
Pre-registration deadline (you can still register at the polls) · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Small business contractor and paid-on-call firefighter; has also worked in retail management and as a school bus driver. Said at the forum this is his first run for political office.
Joshua Baird did not submit responses to the Osseo-Maple Grove Press voters guide by its deadline. Osseo-Maple Grove Press · Sep 17, 2026
Where Joshua R. Baird stands: positions on the record
Wards1 sourced position
From an automated transcript of the League of Women Voters forum video; not a direct quote
Supports a ward system with an at-large member, with each ward member living in their ward.
Water softening1 sourced position
From an automated transcript of the League of Women Voters forum video; not a direct quote
Supports centralized water softening, calling it future-proofing the water system.
Data centers1 sourced position
From an automated transcript of the League of Women Voters forum video; not a direct quote
Said he is completely against data center development in Maple Grove, citing strain on the power grid and water infrastructure.
Housing1 sourced position
From an automated transcript of the League of Women Voters forum video; not a direct quote
Said the city should give incentives for "missing middle" housing such as duplexes and triplexes, since starter homes are not profitable to build.
Human rights commission1 sourced position
From an automated transcript of the League of Women Voters forum video; not a direct quote
Supports establishing a human rights commission, which he said could be part of existing city structures.
License plate readers1 sourced position
From an automated transcript of the League of Women Voters forum video; not a direct quote
Said he is not in favor of Flock cameras, citing civil liberties and government surveillance.
Also running for Mayor
- Mark Steffenson (incumbent)
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