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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Mora Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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Voters elect a mayor, one council member to a four-year term and one council member to a two-year unexpired term. Jake Mathison and Shane Knutson are running for mayor; both council contests have one candidate.

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What the next council decides

012027 budget and levy3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council approved a preliminary 2027 levy of $2,262,283, a 14.3% increase, and asked staff to bring it down.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 levy and budget, and what to cut to reduce the increase.

02State flag at city buildings3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn August 2026 the council voted 3-2 to fly the official state flag at municipally owned locations.

What's on the tableWhether to keep that rule or adopt a different flag policy.

03Aquatics Center mural3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn August 2026 the council voted 4-1 to leave the student mural at the Mora Aquatics Center up as is, with a placard crediting the artists.

What's on the tableHow the city reviews public art that changes from an approved design.

04Housing and development incentives4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council tabled a developer's request for fee reimbursements and met with the EDA in September 2026 to discuss housing incentives.

What's on the tableWhether to offer housing incentives such as deferred fees, TIF or tax abatement, and how to use Industrial Park land sale proceeds.

05Wood Street trail extension4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn August 2026 the council approved the county-run Wood Street Trail Extension project, with completion expected in mid-November.

What's on the tablePayments and any changes for the Wood Street projects and future trail work.

2 notes on these statements

Shane Knutson's current council term runs through December 31, 2028. City of Mora

Dave Youngquist and Sam Pioske are the only candidates in their council contests. Minnesota Secretary of State

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  1. 1. Which flag should Mora fly at city buildings?

  2. 2. What should happen to the Mora Aquatics Center mural?

  3. 3. Should Industrial Park land sale proceeds go to a dedicated EDA fund?

  4. 4. Should Mora build the Wood Street trail extension as planned?

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 voted9 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): Jen Henry3 on this ballot

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

  • Mora is governed by a five-member city council: a mayor who presides and four council members elected at-large. City of Mora
  • The November 2026 ballot includes Mayor (one four-year term), City Council (one four-year term) and City Council (one two-year term to fill an unexpired vacancy). City of Mora
  • The council generally meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. City of Mora

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