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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Morris Mayor & City Council Election 2026

4 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 7 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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All voters citywide choose the mayor, two council members for four-year terms, and one council member in a special election for the last two years of a vacated seat.

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What the next council decides

01East 3rd, 4th and 5th Street project and assessments4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council ordered the East 3rd, 4th and 5th Street and alley improvement project and the preparation of plans; residents have objected to the assessments.

What's on the tableWhether to approve final plans and bids, and how much of the cost to assess to property owners.

022027 budget and property tax levy3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council set a preliminary levy of $2,045,415 for collection in 2027 and a preliminary budget of $14,967,619.

What's on the tableHow much of the preliminary levy increase to keep in the final levy in December.

03Tax incentives for development3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council has used TIF districts, tax abatements and municipal bonds for projects including new apartments and a new municipal liquor store.

What's on the tableWhether to keep using TIF and tax abatements to attract housing and business projects.

04New comprehensive plan2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is seeking proposals from consultants to update and overhaul its 1999 Comprehensive Plan.

What's on the tableWhich firm leads the plan update and what the plan says about Morris's growth.

05Ambulance and law enforcement contracts2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city's law enforcement contract with Stevens County expires December 31, 2026, and the ambulance service has asked the city to consider a contract for services.

What's on the tableWhat the city pays for law enforcement and whether to fund ambulance service through a contract.

06Public comment at council meetings1 sourced fact

Where it standsCitizen's Comments were moved near the start of council meetings in January 2026, when the council adopted its 2026 standing rules.

What's on the tableWhere public comment goes on the agenda when the council adopts its standing rules.

2 notes on these statements

The official candidate list shows Kevin Wohlers and Annette Watson for mayor, four candidates for two at-large council seats, and Brad Dahlen in the special election. Minnesota Secretary of State

Brad Dahlen is the only candidate in the special election, and council member Brian Solvie did not file for reelection. Stevens County Times · Aug 4, 2026

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  1. 1. Should the city go ahead with the East 3rd, 4th and 5th Street and alley project, paid partly by assessments?

  2. 2. Should the city use tax increment financing (TIF) to help developers build housing?

  3. 3. Should replacing the 1999 comprehensive plan be a top priority for the next council?

  4. 4. Should Citizen's Comments come at the start of council meetings?

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): Kim Gullickson4 on this ballot

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

  • The City Council exercises the legislative power of the city and hires a City Manager who heads the city's administration. City of Morris
  • The mayor and council members serve four-year terms, and elections are held in even years. City of Morris
  • The City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 5:15 in the Community Center Council Chambers. City of Morris
  • When a seat becomes vacant, the council has 30 days to appoint someone to fill it until the next city election. City of Morris · Mar 10, 2026

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