Morris City Council · Nov 3, 2026
James R.
Stoker
James R. Stoker is running for Morris City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Timothy Lindberg
- 02Jeff M. MillerIncumbent
- 03James R. StokerYou’re reading
- 04Brad Zimmel
Background
- About
- James R. Stoker is a retired network and cyber security engineer who worked at universities.
On the record: James R. Stoker
7 sourced01City finances1 sourced position
from the candidate's Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey
Calls for greater fiscal responsibility and transparency, and says infrastructure must be better maintained and funded.
Our infrastructure must be consistently and properly maintained and better funded.”
Own statementBallotpedia · Sep 15, 2026Link
02Comprehensive plan1 sourced position
from the candidate's Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey
Says Morris needs a new Comprehensive Strategic Plan and a different strategy in all aspects of government.
We need not just a new Comprehensive Strategic Plan but also radically different strategy in all aspects of government.”
Own statementBallotpedia · Sep 15, 2026Link
03Public comment at meetings1 sourced position
from the candidate's Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey
Says public participation in meetings must be encouraged and agenda documents explained in understandable terms.
Own statementBallotpedia · Sep 15, 2026Link
04Tax increment financing1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Called the TIF plan for the housing project an unaccountable use of public money and asked whether the city would consider other alternatives (August 2025).
Own statementCity of Morris · Aug 12, 2025Link
05Liquor store financing1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said it was the wrong time for a small Minnesota city to take on debt for the new liquor store (September 2025).
Own statementCity of Morris · Sep 9, 2025Link
06Health care conduit bond1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said the conduit bond for Morris Health Services abuses the municipal bond system and does not serve a municipal purpose (September 2026).
Own statementCity of Morris · Sep 8, 2026Link
07East 3rd, 4th and 5th Street project1 sourced position
as reported by the Stevens County Times; not a direct quote
Said he did not see a response to whether the street assessments exceed the value added to the property (October 2026).
Own statementStevens County Times · Oct 20, 2026Link
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