Mendota Heights Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
John
Maczko
John Maczko is running for mayor of Mendota Heights in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Stephanie Levine.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Stephanie LevineIncumbent
- 02John MaczkoYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Council member since 2025, former Mendota Heights fire chief and registered professional engineer.
- Campaign website
- maczkoformayor.com
Sally Lorberbaum is the only incumbent in the six-candidate council field, and John Maczko, a sitting councilor, is running for mayor against Stephanie Levine. Pioneer Press · Aug 30, 2026
On the record: John Maczko
6 sourced01Municipal campus3 sourced positions
as recorded in the council minutes (dissent named)
Voted no on approving the Police Station and City Hall schematic design and authorizing design development (passed 4–1, June 2, 2026).
Council voteCity of Mendota Heights · May 26, 2026Link
as reported by West St. Paul Reader; not a direct quote
Supported pursuing a second (plan B) design for the municipal campus; the motion was rejected 3-1 (Aug 5, 2026).
Council voteWest St. Paul Reader · Aug 6, 2026Link
Says he would establish a citizen-led committee to assess needs, conditions and options for the city hall and police campus.
I would establish a citizen-led committee to assess needs, conditions and options.”
Own statementWest St. Paul Reader · Sep 22, 2026Link
02Referendum on the campus1 sourced position
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Stated he would prefer not to submit the project to a referendum and stressed community acceptance and transparency (June 16, 2026 work session).
Own statementCity of Mendota Heights · Jun 16, 2026Link
03Property taxes1 sourced position
Supports the proposed city budget presented in September 2026.
I support the budget being proposed and look forward to residents’ thoughts.”
Own statementWest St. Paul Reader · Sep 22, 2026Link
04Local control1 sourced position
Lists protecting local control over zoning and land use as a priority.
State and Metropolitan Council proposals increasingly threaten local authority over zoning and land use through one-size-fits-all approaches.”
Own statementPioneer Press · Oct 5, 2026Link
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City hall plan
In their words
Says he would establish a citizen-led committee to assess needs, conditions and options for the city hall and police campus.
Sep 22, 2026 ·West St. Paul Reader · Sep 22, 2026
On the record
Supported pursuing a second (plan B) design for the municipal campus; the motion was rejected 3-1 (Aug 5, 2026).
Aug 6, 2026 ·as reported by West St. Paul Reader; not a direct quote ·West St. Paul Reader · Aug 6, 2026
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