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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Maple Lake Mayor & City Council Election 2026

4 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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City Council

Unopposed

Voters elect a mayor, two council members for four-year terms and one council member for a two-year term in a special election on Nov 3, 2026. Natt Bougie, John Scott Haack and Shelley McAlpine are running for the two four-year seats. Lynn Kissock (mayor) and Amy Topel (special election) are unopposed. Council members Scott Chantland and Lori Hausken, whose terms end in 2026, are not on the ballot. Kris Logas serves through 2028.

Election Day · Nov 3

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What the next council decides

01Street rebuilding and special assessments4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn May 2026 the council went ahead with only the 2nd Street part of the 2026 Street Improvement Project and put the rest off to a future year.

What's on the tableWhen to rebuild the delayed streets, how much property owners are assessed, and how much the city borrows.

022027 property tax levy and budget4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council adopted a preliminary 2027 budget and levy of $1,990,784.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 tax levy and budget, set after the Truth in Taxation presentation.

03Code enforcement3 sourced facts

Where it standsAt a September 2026 work session the council told staff to set up a structure that places an emphasis on code enforcement.

What's on the tableWhich code changes, citation tools and help programs to adopt when the ordinances come back to the council.

04Business incentives and city planning3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn March 2026 the council approved a property tax abatement for Karlsburger Food, and in May it put the comprehensive plan on hold.

What's on the tableWhether to offer more tax abatements to businesses, and when and how to update the comprehensive plan.

05Traffic safety plan2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn October 2026 the council adopted the Maple Lake Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, prepared under the Safe Streets for All program.

What's on the tableWhich safety projects from the plan to fund or seek grants for.

1 note on these statements

Lynn Kissock is the only candidate for mayor and Amy Topel is the only candidate in the special election for council. Minnesota Secretary of State

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  1. 1. Should the city sell bonds to pay for street rebuilding projects?

  2. 2. Should the final 2027 property tax levy stay at the preliminary $1,990,784?

  3. 3. Should the city offer property tax abatements to attract or keep businesses?

  4. 4. Should Maple Lake follow its new Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for streets?

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 voted8 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

1 stay (not up this year): Kris Logas4 on this ballot

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

  • The Maple Lake City Council consists of a mayor with a two-year term and four council members with four-year terms. City of Maple Lake
  • Council meetings are held regularly on the first and third Tuesday of the month. City of Maple Lake
  • The 2026 ballot has a mayor (two-year term), two council positions (four-year terms) and a special election for one council position (two-year term). City of Maple Lake
  • In March 2026 the council appointed Natt Bougie to the vacant council position (Resolution 2026-12, passed 3-1). City of Maple Lake · Mar 3, 2026

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