Mayer · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Mayer voter guide

City budget and levy

Sep 22, 2025

Resolution 2025-17 adopting the 2026 preliminary levy and budget, a 0% levy increase

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, Sept. 2025

  • YesChad HeldtVoted yes on Resolution 2025-17 adopting the 2026 preliminary levy and budget, a 0% levy increase (passed 4-0, Sept. 2025).
  • YesEmily JacksonVoted yes on Resolution 2025-17 adopting the 2026 preliminary levy and budget, a 0% levy increase (passed 4-0, Sept. 2025).
  • YesMike DodgeVoted yes on Resolution 2025-17 adopting the 2026 preliminary levy and budget, a 0% levy increase (passed 4-0, Sept. 2025).
  • YesSamantha FautschVoted yes on Resolution 2025-17 adopting the 2026 preliminary levy and budget, a 0% levy increase (passed 4-0, Sept. 2025).

City of Mayer · Sep 22, 2025Link

Dec 8, 2025

Resolution 2025-22 approving the 2026 final levy and budget

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, Dec. 2025

  • YesChad HeldtVoted yes on Resolution 2025-22 approving the 2026 final levy and budget (passed 4-0, Dec. 2025).
  • YesMike DodgeVoted yes on Resolution 2025-22 approving the 2026 final levy and budget (passed 4-0, Dec. 2025).
  • YesSamantha FautschVoted yes on Resolution 2025-22 approving the 2026 final levy and budget (passed 4-0, Dec. 2025).

City of Mayer · Dec 8, 2025Link

City staff

Sep 14, 2026

The contract between the City of Mayer and the Local 49er Union

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Sept. 2026

  • YesChad HeldtVoted yes on the contract between the City of Mayer and the Local 49er Union (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesEmily JacksonVoted yes on the contract between the City of Mayer and the Local 49er Union (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesMike DodgeVoted yes on the contract between the City of Mayer and the Local 49er Union (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesSamantha FautschVoted yes on the contract between the City of Mayer and the Local 49er Union (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).

City of Mayer · Sep 14, 2026Link

Growth and zoning

Jan 12, 2026

Introduce Ordinance 251, a zoning code update adding districts such as multiple-family and light industrial

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Jan. 2026

  • YesChad HeldtVoted yes to introduce Ordinance 251, a zoning code update adding districts such as multiple-family and light industrial (passed 5-0, Jan. 2026).
  • YesEmily JacksonVoted yes to introduce Ordinance 251, a zoning code update adding districts such as multiple-family and light industrial (passed 5-0, Jan. 2026).
  • YesMike DodgeVoted yes to introduce Ordinance 251, a zoning code update adding districts such as multiple-family and light industrial (passed 5-0, Jan. 2026).
  • YesSamantha FautschVoted yes to introduce Ordinance 251, a zoning code update adding districts such as multiple-family and light industrial (passed 5-0, Jan. 2026).

City of Mayer · Jan 12, 2026Link

Feb 23, 2026

Adopt Ordinance 251 amending the zoning code

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, Feb. 2026

  • YesChad HeldtVoted yes to adopt Ordinance 251 amending the zoning code (passed 4-0, Feb. 2026).
  • YesEmily JacksonVoted yes to adopt Ordinance 251 amending the zoning code (passed 4-0, Feb. 2026).
  • YesSamantha FautschVoted yes to adopt Ordinance 251 amending the zoning code (passed 4-0, Feb. 2026).

City of Mayer · Feb 23, 2026Link

Storm water ponds

Jul 13, 2026

A bathymetric study of four storm ponds, not to exceed $7,000

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, July 2026

  • YesChad HeldtVoted yes on a bathymetric study of four storm ponds, not to exceed $7,000 (passed 4-0, July 2026).
  • YesEmily JacksonVoted yes on a bathymetric study of four storm ponds, not to exceed $7,000 (passed 4-0, July 2026).
  • YesMike DodgeVoted yes on a bathymetric study of four storm ponds, not to exceed $7,000 (passed 4-0, July 2026).
  • YesSamantha FautschVoted yes on a bathymetric study of four storm ponds, not to exceed $7,000 (passed 4-0, July 2026).

City of Mayer · Jul 13, 2026Link

Trails and sidewalks

Apr 13, 2026

A $41,524.85 base bid from Mid-Minnesota Hot Mix to reconstruct the Highway 25 trail

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, April 2026

  • YesChad HeldtVoted yes on a $41,524.85 base bid from Mid-Minnesota Hot Mix to reconstruct the Highway 25 trail (passed 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesEmily JacksonVoted yes on a $41,524.85 base bid from Mid-Minnesota Hot Mix to reconstruct the Highway 25 trail (passed 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesMike DodgeVoted yes on a $41,524.85 base bid from Mid-Minnesota Hot Mix to reconstruct the Highway 25 trail (passed 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesSamantha FautschVoted yes on a $41,524.85 base bid from Mid-Minnesota Hot Mix to reconstruct the Highway 25 trail (passed 5-0, April 2026).

City of Mayer · Apr 13, 2026Link

Jul 27, 2026

A $36,300 quote from AME Electric, plus $4,200 for boring, for Old Schoolhouse trail lighting

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, July 2026

  • YesEmily JacksonVoted yes on a $36,300 quote from AME Electric, plus $4,200 for boring, for Old Schoolhouse trail lighting (passed 4-0, July 2026).
  • YesMike DodgeVoted yes on a $36,300 quote from AME Electric, plus $4,200 for boring, for Old Schoolhouse trail lighting (passed 4-0, July 2026).
  • YesSamantha FautschVoted yes on a $36,300 quote from AME Electric, plus $4,200 for boring, for Old Schoolhouse trail lighting (passed 4-0, July 2026).

City of Mayer · Jul 27, 2026Link

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