Maple Grove City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Kristy Barnett
Candidate for City Council
Kristy Barnett is running for Maple Grove City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 2 seats.
Pre-registration deadline (you can still register at the polls) · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Served two terms on the City Council (elected 2016 and 2020) and did not seek re-election in 2024. Strategic communications and public affairs consultant with a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota; Maple Grove Lions member.
- Campaign website
- www.kristyforcouncil.com
Kristy Barnett is a former City Council member (2017-2024), not the incumbent. Osseo-Maple Grove Press · Sep 17, 2026
Where Kristy Barnett stands: positions on the record
Property taxes1 sourced position
Moved to adopt the 2025 budget and tax levy, a 6.96% levy increase (passed 5-0, Dec 2024).
Council voteCity Council minutes · Dec 16, 2024
Development2 sourced positions
Voted no on the Bella Woods planned unit development concept stage plan (passed 3-2, March 2023).
Council voteCity Council minutes · Mar 6, 2023
Moved to deny a Popeyes drive-thru at Dunkirk Square, citing traffic concerns (denial passed 4-1, July 2024).
Council voteCity Council minutes · Jul 15, 2024
Wards1 sourced position
From an automated transcript of the League of Women Voters forum video; not a direct quote
Supports keeping an at-large council, with every council member responsible to every resident.
Water softening1 sourced position
From an automated transcript of the League of Women Voters forum video; not a direct quote
Said she would need to see all the data and the study before forming an opinion on centralized softening.
Data centers1 sourced position
From an automated transcript of the League of Women Voters forum video; not a direct quote
Said the city should prepare ordinances on water use, electricity and noise for data center applications rather than try to ban them.
Human rights commission1 sourced position
From an automated transcript of the League of Women Voters forum video; not a direct quote
Said she does not see a clear need for a human rights commission now but would consider one if circumstances change.
Fiscal stewardship1 sourced position
Says responsible stewardship of tax dollars is a key priority, drawing on her eight years of budget work on the council.
“Responsible stewardship is one of my key priorities.”
Own statementOsseo-Maple Grove Press · Sep 17, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Says she will keep supporting the people, planning and investments for the police and fire departments.
Own statementCampaign website (accessed Oct 2, 2026)
Growth1 sourced position
Says the city cannot decide whether private property is developed but can guide how it develops through planning.
“The City cannot decide whether private property is developed, but we can help guide how it develops through responsible planning that reflects our long-term vision and the character of our community.”
Own statementCampaign website (accessed Oct 2, 2026)
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