Mora Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Shane
Knutson
Shane Knutson is running for mayor of Mora in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jake Mathison.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Shane KnutsonYou’re reading
- 02Jake MathisonIncumbent
Background
- About
- Mora City Council member, elected to a term running January 2025 to December 2028.
Shane Knutson's current council term runs through December 31, 2028. City of Mora
On the record: Shane Knutson
10 sourced012027 budget and levy1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-923 approving the 2027 preliminary tax levy of $2,262,283, a 14.3% increase (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Mora · Sep 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02State flag2 sourced positions
Voted no on flying the official state flag at municipally owned locations (passed 3-2, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Mora · Aug 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Moved to fly only the US flag on city-owned property until the council creates a flag policy (failed 2-3, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Mora · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Aquatics Center mural2 sourced positions
Voted yes on leaving the Mora Aquatics Center mural up as is, with a placard crediting the artists (passed 4-1, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Mora · Aug 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Said the mural's lettering changed it from an aquatic center design into a statement.
There’s a difference to me when you’re doing the pool and it’s going to be a statement on the aquatic center, and then it becomes a statement of the inclusivity of our town.”
Own statementKanabec County Times · Jul 31, 2026Link
04Industrial Park land sales1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the Industrial Park Land Sale Policy directing land sale proceeds to a new EDA fund (passed 3-2, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Mora · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Wood Street trail2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-512 approving plans and ordering bids for the Wood Street Trail Improvements (passed 3-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Mora · May 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-922 approving the Safe Routes to School grant agreement for the Wood Street Trail Extension (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Mora · Sep 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Housing incentives1 sourced position
Voted yes on tabling Sherman Buildings' proposal that the city reimburse development fees for housing projects (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Mora · Aug 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07City investments1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-911 designating Ehlers as investment advisor for city funds (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Mora · Sep 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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