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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Mayer Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 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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Voters citywide choose the mayor, who is unopposed, and two of the council's four members from four candidates.

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What the next council decides

01Wastewater plant and utility rates2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city plans a rehabilitation project at its wastewater treatment plant, and staff asked the council to weigh utility rate options to pay for it.

What's on the tableHow to finance the wastewater plant project and whether and when to raise utility rates.

  • In July 2026 staff recapped the rehabilitation project planned for the wastewater treatment plant and financing for the project. City of Mayer · Jul 27, 2026
  • Staff gave three rate options: keep rates the same, adjust rates now and raise them later when the project takes place, or adjust rates now as if the project were authorized. City of Mayer · Jul 27, 2026
02City budget and property tax levy4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted a 2027 preliminary levy of $1,319,879, and the final levy and budget come after a December hearing.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 levy and budget, and the levies for later years.

03Growth and zoning2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted an updated zoning code in February 2026 that adds districts such as multiple-family and light industrial.

What's on the tableHow the new zoning districts are used as new development comes forward.

04Trails and sidewalks4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is repairing and lighting trails, and the council has discussed whether to replace asphalt trails with asphalt or concrete.

What's on the tableWhich trails and sidewalks to repair or add next, and how to pay for them.

05Storm water ponds2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city has about 45 storm ponds and approved a study of four of them in July 2026.

What's on the tableHow much to budget for sonar and dredging work on the storm water ponds.

2 notes on these statements

William Blinstrup, Samantha Fautsch, Matt Miller and Peggy Wegner are the four candidates for two at-large council seats. Minnesota Secretary of State · Jul 28, 2026

William Blinstrup, Matt Miller and Peggy Wegner did not respond to the Sun Patriot candidate questionnaire. Sun Patriot · Oct 8, 2026

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  1. 1. What should happen to the city's property tax levy?

  2. 2. How should Mayer handle new development?

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

2 stay (not up this year): Chad Heldt, Emily Jackson3 on this ballot

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

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