Morris Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Kevin
Wohlers
Kevin Wohlers, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Morris in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Annette Watson.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Annette Watson
- 02Kevin WohlersYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Kevin Wohlers is the mayor of Morris; his four-year term ends December 31, 2026.
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
On the record: Kevin Wohlers
13 sourced01Public comment at meetings2 sourced positions
Voted no on moving Citizen's Comments to the start of the January 13, 2026 council agenda (passed 3-1, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Morris · Jan 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on adopting the 2026 council standing rules, which moved Citizen's Comments up to item No. 5 in the order of business (passed 4-0, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Morris · Jan 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Tax increment financing3 sourced positions
Voted yes on establishing TIF District No. 17 and a development agreement for a new housing development (passed 5-0, August 2025).
Council voteCity of Morris · Aug 12, 2025LinkHow the council voted
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said TIF has proven to be an effective tool for the city (August 2025).
Own statementCity of Morris · Aug 12, 2025Link
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Commended the council for using tax abatements, several TIF districts and municipal bonds to spark development across the city (September 2026).
Own statementCity of Morris · Sep 8, 2026Link
03Liquor store financing1 sourced position
Voted yes on selling $1,580,000 in general obligation abatement bonds and approving property tax abatements to build a new municipal liquor store (passed 5-0, September 2025).
Council voteCity of Morris · Sep 9, 2025LinkHow the council voted
04East 3rd, 4th and 5th Street project2 sourced positions
Voted yes on ordering the East 3rd, 4th and 5th Street and alley improvement project and preparation of plans (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Morris · Sep 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as reported by the Stevens County Times; not a direct quote
Said the project costs are estimates and the city cannot assess more than the value increase (September 2026).
Own statementStevens County Times · Sep 29, 2026Link
052027 budget and levy1 sourced position
Voted yes on the preliminary 2026 tax levy for collection in 2027 of $2,045,415 (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Morris · Sep 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Comprehensive plan1 sourced position
Seconded and voted yes on suspending the contract with the Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission for a comprehensive plan update until a later date (passed 4-0, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Morris · Jan 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07East Side Park2 sourced positions
Voted no on accepting the Park Board recommendation of East Side Park as the site for the all-inclusive playground (passed 2-1, January 2025).
Council voteCity of Morris · Jan 14, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on the Ordinance for the Preservation of East Side Park (passed 3-2, June 2025).
Council voteCity of Morris · Jun 10, 2025LinkHow the council voted
08Ambulance and police services1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said the ambulance service is a private business in a precarious situation, and that elected officials must look out for the welfare of citizens (September 2026).
Own statementCity of Morris · Sep 8, 2026Link
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TIF for housing
In their words
Said TIF has proven to be an effective tool for the city (August 2025).
Aug 12, 2025 ·as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·City of Morris · Aug 12, 2025
On the record
Voted yes on establishing TIF District No. 17 and a development agreement for a new housing development (passed 5-0, August 2025).
Aug 12, 2025 ·City of Morris · Aug 12, 2025
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