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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Mound Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 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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The candidates

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Voters choose the mayor and two at-large council members; the council has five members including the mayor, so three of five seats are on the ballot.

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Already on the council, not on the ballot

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Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

What the next council decides

01Water treatment plant4 sourced facts

Where it standsSite work for a new water treatment plant is funded, but its construction cost is not; the council was scheduled to receive construction bids on October 13, 2026.

What's on the tableThe new council will decide whether to award construction and how to pay for it, including water rates and loans.

02Property tax levy4 sourced facts

Where it standsStaff presented a 2027 preliminary levy increase of 9.85%, or 7.79% under the city's financial plan; the final levy is set December 8, 2026.

What's on the tableThe council sets each year's property tax levy and budget.

03Housing development3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved North Pointe at Halsted Bay in January 2026 and reviewed a 72-unit 55+ apartment concept in February 2026.

What's on the tableThe council decides rezonings, plats and permits for new housing projects.

04Lost Lake Commons Park3 sourced facts

Where it standsPhase 2 of Lost Lake Commons Park was bid in August 2025; council members said later phases could add amenities.

What's on the tableThe council decides what goes into later phases of the park and how much to spend.

05Selling park land2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn 2025 the council discussed selling some city park lots; the mayor said it was looking at three or four parks.

What's on the tableThe council decides whether to sell any city-owned park land.

1 note on these statements

Mike Bang, Alex Guelcher and Paula M. Larson did not respond to the Laker Pioneer candidate questionnaire. Laker Pioneer · Sep 24, 2026

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Who matches you?

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  1. 1. What should Mound do about building a water treatment plant?

  2. 2. How should Mound set its property tax levy?

  3. 3. How should Mound finish Lost Lake Commons Park?

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 voted5 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Kevin Castellano, Michelle Herrick3 on this ballot

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

  • Mound elects a mayor and four council members; the mayor serves a two-year term and council members serve four-year terms. City of Mound
  • Council members are elected at-large, with staggered terms so two seats are up every two years. City of Mound
  • Mound is a Statutory Plan B city that operates under the council-city manager plan. City of Mound
  • The City of Mound does not hold a primary for city elections, and all offices are nonpartisan. City of Mound
  • The council page lists terms ending December 31, 2026 for Mayor Jason Holt and Council Members Sherrie Pugh and Kathy McEnaney, and December 31, 2028 for Kevin Castellano and Michelle Herrick. City of Mound
  • The Minnesota Secretary of State lists two candidates for Mound mayor and five for Mound City Council (elect 2) on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot. Minnesota Secretary of State

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