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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.

Mora voter guide

2027 budget and levy

Sep 15, 2026

Resolution 2026-923 approving the 2027 preliminary tax levy of $2,262,283, a 14.3% increase

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, September 2026

  • YesDave YoungquistVoted yes on Resolution 2026-923 approving the 2027 preliminary tax levy of $2,262,283, a 14.3% increase (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesJake MathisonVoted yes on Resolution 2026-923 approving the 2027 preliminary tax levy of $2,262,283, a 14.3% increase (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesJen HenryVoted yes on Resolution 2026-923 approving the 2027 preliminary tax levy of $2,262,283, a 14.3% increase (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesShane KnutsonVoted yes on Resolution 2026-923 approving the 2027 preliminary tax levy of $2,262,283, a 14.3% increase (passed 4-0, September 2026).

City of Mora · Sep 15, 2026Link

Aquatics Center mural

Aug 18, 2026

Leaving the Mora Aquatics Center mural up as is, with a placard crediting the artists

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, August 2026

  • YesDave YoungquistVoted yes on leaving the Mora Aquatics Center mural up as is, with a placard crediting the artists (passed 4-1, August 2026).
  • YesJake MathisonVoted yes on leaving the Mora Aquatics Center mural up as is, with a placard crediting the artists (passed 4-1, August 2026).
  • YesSam PioskeVoted yes on leaving the Mora Aquatics Center mural up as is, with a placard crediting the artists (passed 4-1, August 2026).
  • YesShane KnutsonVoted yes on leaving the Mora Aquatics Center mural up as is, with a placard crediting the artists (passed 4-1, August 2026).
  • NoJen HenryVoted no on leaving the Mora Aquatics Center mural up as is, with a placard crediting the artists (passed 4-1, August 2026).

City of Mora · Aug 18, 2026Link

City investments

Sep 1, 2026

Resolution 2026-911 designating Ehlers as investment advisor for city funds

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, September 2026

  • YesDave YoungquistVoted yes on Resolution 2026-911 designating Ehlers as investment advisor for city funds (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesJake MathisonVoted yes on Resolution 2026-911 designating Ehlers as investment advisor for city funds (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesJen HenryVoted yes on Resolution 2026-911 designating Ehlers as investment advisor for city funds (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesShane KnutsonVoted yes on Resolution 2026-911 designating Ehlers as investment advisor for city funds (passed 4-0, September 2026).

City of Mora · Sep 1, 2026Link

Housing incentives

Aug 18, 2026

Tabling Sherman Buildings' proposal that the city reimburse development fees for housing projects

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, August 2026

  • YesDave YoungquistVoted yes on tabling Sherman Buildings' proposal that the city reimburse development fees for housing projects (passed 5-0, August 2026).
  • YesJake MathisonVoted yes on tabling Sherman Buildings' proposal that the city reimburse development fees for housing projects (passed 5-0, August 2026).
  • YesJen HenryVoted yes on tabling Sherman Buildings' proposal that the city reimburse development fees for housing projects (passed 5-0, August 2026).
  • YesSam PioskeVoted yes on tabling Sherman Buildings' proposal that the city reimburse development fees for housing projects (passed 5-0, August 2026).
  • YesShane KnutsonVoted yes on tabling Sherman Buildings' proposal that the city reimburse development fees for housing projects (passed 5-0, August 2026).

City of Mora · Aug 18, 2026Link

Industrial Park land sales

Jun 16, 2026

Adopting the Industrial Park Land Sale Policy directing land sale proceeds to a new EDA fund

Result as recorded: passed 3-2, June 2026

  • YesDave YoungquistVoted yes on adopting the Industrial Park Land Sale Policy directing land sale proceeds to a new EDA fund (passed 3-2, June 2026).
  • YesJake MathisonVoted yes on adopting the Industrial Park Land Sale Policy directing land sale proceeds to a new EDA fund (passed 3-2, June 2026).
  • YesShane KnutsonVoted yes on adopting the Industrial Park Land Sale Policy directing land sale proceeds to a new EDA fund (passed 3-2, June 2026).
  • NoJen HenryVoted no on adopting the Industrial Park Land Sale Policy directing land sale proceeds to a new EDA fund (passed 3-2, June 2026).
  • NoSam PioskeVoted no on adopting the Industrial Park Land Sale Policy directing land sale proceeds to a new EDA fund (passed 3-2, June 2026).

City of Mora · Jun 16, 2026Link

State flag

Jun 16, 2026

Flying only the US flag on city-owned property until the council creates a flag policy

Result as recorded: failed 2-3, June 2026

  • NoDave YoungquistVoted no on flying only the US flag on city-owned property until the council creates a flag policy (failed 2-3, June 2026).
  • NoJake MathisonVoted no on flying only the US flag on city-owned property until the council creates a flag policy (failed 2-3, June 2026).
  • NoSam PioskeVoted no on flying only the US flag on city-owned property until the council creates a flag policy (failed 2-3, June 2026).
  • —Shane KnutsonMoved to fly only the US flag on city-owned property until the council creates a flag policy (failed 2-3, June 2026).

City of Mora · Jun 16, 2026Link

Aug 18, 2026

Flying the official state flag at municipally owned locations

Result as recorded: passed 3-2, August 2026

  • YesDave YoungquistVoted yes on flying the official state flag at municipally owned locations (passed 3-2, August 2026).
  • YesJake MathisonVoted yes on flying the official state flag at municipally owned locations (passed 3-2, August 2026).
  • YesSam PioskeVoted yes on flying the official state flag at municipally owned locations (passed 3-2, August 2026).
  • NoJen HenryVoted no on flying the official state flag at municipally owned locations (passed 3-2, August 2026).
  • NoShane KnutsonVoted no on flying the official state flag at municipally owned locations (passed 3-2, August 2026).

City of Mora · Aug 18, 2026Link

Wood Street trail

May 5, 2026

Resolution 2026-512 approving plans and ordering bids for the Wood Street Trail Improvements

Result as recorded: passed 3-1, May 2026

  • YesDave YoungquistVoted yes on Resolution 2026-512 approving plans and ordering bids for the Wood Street Trail Improvements (passed 3-1, May 2026).
  • YesJake MathisonVoted yes on Resolution 2026-512 approving plans and ordering bids for the Wood Street Trail Improvements (passed 3-1, May 2026).
  • YesShane KnutsonVoted yes on Resolution 2026-512 approving plans and ordering bids for the Wood Street Trail Improvements (passed 3-1, May 2026).
  • NoJen HenryVoted no on Resolution 2026-512 approving plans and ordering bids for the Wood Street Trail Improvements (passed 3-1, May 2026).

City of Mora · May 5, 2026Link

Sep 15, 2026

Resolution 2026-922 approving the Safe Routes to School grant agreement for the Wood Street Trail Extension

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, September 2026

  • YesDave YoungquistVoted yes on Resolution 2026-922 approving the Safe Routes to School grant agreement for the Wood Street Trail Extension (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesJake MathisonVoted yes on Resolution 2026-922 approving the Safe Routes to School grant agreement for the Wood Street Trail Extension (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesJen HenryVoted yes on Resolution 2026-922 approving the Safe Routes to School grant agreement for the Wood Street Trail Extension (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesShane KnutsonVoted yes on Resolution 2026-922 approving the Safe Routes to School grant agreement for the Wood Street Trail Extension (passed 4-0, September 2026).

City of Mora · Sep 15, 2026Link

A “—” means the line records something other than a plain yes or no (a motion, an abstention, or two votes in one line); read the line itself. How this guide works