Mayer City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Samantha
Fautsch
Samantha Fautsch, the incumbent, is running for Mayer City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01William Blinstrup
- 02Samantha FautschYou’re reading
- 03Matt Miller
- 04Peggy Wegner
Background
- About
- Samantha Fautsch is an incumbent Mayer City Council member seeking re-election. She cites private-sector business and operational experience managing budgets, contracts, vendors, customers and large projects.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
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
On the record: Samantha Fautsch
11 sourced01Growth and zoning3 sourced positions
from her answers to the Sun Patriot candidate questionnaire
Wants the city to grow in a thoughtful, sustainable way without leaving taxpayers with infrastructure and financial obligations.
Growth is important, but it should not come at the expense of existing residents or create infrastructure and financial obligations that taxpayers are left carrying years later.”
Own statementSun Patriot · Oct 8, 2026Link
Voted yes to introduce Ordinance 251, a zoning code update adding districts such as multiple-family and light industrial (passed 5-0, Jan. 2026).
Council voteCity of Mayer · Jan 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes to adopt Ordinance 251 amending the zoning code (passed 4-0, Feb. 2026).
Council voteCity of Mayer · Feb 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02City budget and levy3 sourced positions
from her answers to the Sun Patriot candidate questionnaire
Said the city should prioritize what is necessary, plan ahead, pursue grants and be mindful of rising costs for property owners when setting budgets.
Local government should prioritize what is necessary, plan ahead and ensure spending provides real value.”
Own statementSun Patriot · Oct 8, 2026Link
Voted yes on Resolution 2025-17 adopting the 2026 preliminary levy and budget, a 0% levy increase (passed 4-0, Sept. 2025).
Council voteCity of Mayer · Sep 22, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2025-22 approving the 2026 final levy and budget (passed 4-0, Dec. 2025).
Council voteCity of Mayer · Dec 8, 2025LinkHow the council voted
03Data centers1 sourced position
from her answers to the Sun Patriot candidate questionnaire
Said data centers should be judged case by case on benefits and impacts on residents, with transparency and careful due diligence.
I don’t believe data centers, or any major development, should automatically be viewed as either good or bad.”
Own statementSun Patriot · Oct 8, 2026Link
04Trails and sidewalks2 sourced positions
Voted yes on a $41,524.85 base bid from Mid-Minnesota Hot Mix to reconstruct the Highway 25 trail (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Mayer · Apr 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on a $36,300 quote from AME Electric, plus $4,200 for boring, for Old Schoolhouse trail lighting (passed 4-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Mayer · Jul 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Storm water ponds1 sourced position
Voted yes on a bathymetric study of four storm ponds, not to exceed $7,000 (passed 4-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Mayer · Jul 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06City staff1 sourced position
Voted yes on the contract between the City of Mayer and the Local 49er Union (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Mayer · Sep 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Samantha Fautsch: their words and their votes on the same issue
City budget and levy
In their words
Said the city should prioritize what is necessary, plan ahead, pursue grants and be mindful of rising costs for property owners when setting budgets.
Oct 8, 2026 ·from her answers to the Sun Patriot candidate questionnaire ·Sun Patriot · Oct 8, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution 2025-22 approving the 2026 final levy and budget (passed 4-0, Dec. 2025).
Dec 8, 2025 ·City of Mayer · Dec 8, 2025
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