Mound Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Kathy
McEnaney
Kathy McEnaney is running for mayor of Mound in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Gregory S. Pederson.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Kathy McEnaneyYou’re reading
- 02Gregory S. Pederson
Background
- About
- Mound City Council member since 2023 and small business owner working as a creative director and designer.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Mound
On the record: Kathy McEnaney
13 sourced01Water treatment plant1 sourced position
Moved the resolution approving a conditional use permit for the new water treatment plant (passed 4-0, Apr 2026).
Council voteCity of Mound · Apr 14, 2026Link
02Property taxes1 sourced position
Moved the resolution setting the 2026 preliminary levy at $8,701,467 (passed 5-0, Sep 2025).
Council voteCity of Mound · Sep 23, 2025LinkHow the council voted
03Housing development3 sourced positions
Voted no on the preliminary plat for the Fern Lane Townhomes of Mound (passed 3-2, Apr 2025).
Council voteCity of Mound · Apr 8, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Moved the resolutions approving the comprehensive plan amendment, preliminary plat and conditional use permit for North Pointe at Halsted Bay (passed 5-0, Jan 2026).
Council voteCity of Mound · Jan 27, 2026Link
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said she was not in favor of the proposed 72-unit 55+ apartment concept planned as a companion to Harrison Bay Senior Living because it was too big and too dense.
Own statementCity of Mound · Feb 24, 2026Link
04Local control1 sourced position
Listed protecting local control against state and Met Council zoning mandates among her priorities as mayor.
protecting local control against top-down state and Met Council zoning mandates”
Own statementLaker Pioneer · Sep 24, 2026Link
05Harrisons Bay LID1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 25-70 denying the establishment of the Harrisons Bay Lake Improvement District (passed 4-1, Aug 2025).
Council voteCity of Mound · Aug 26, 2025LinkHow the council voted
06Lost Lake Commons Park1 sourced position
Voted yes on awarding the Lost Lake Commons Phase 2 bid to Pember Companies (passed 4-1, Aug 2025).
Council voteCity of Mound · Aug 12, 2025LinkHow the council voted
07Park land1 sourced position
Voted yes on the Hennepin County Good Steward Grant agreement for Edgewater Park improvements (passed 4-1, Aug 2025).
Council voteCity of Mound · Aug 12, 2025LinkHow the council voted
08Centennial Building1 sourced position
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said she was not interested in the project and that selling the Centennial Building was a low priority given the city's other needs.
Own statementCity of Mound · Oct 28, 2025Link
09Data centers1 sourced position
Said data centers should be treated as high-impact industrial projects that must prove a net-positive benefit to the city.
If a project drains our water supply, spikes local energy rates, or degrades our neighborhoods, it does not belong in our community—no matter the promises of tax revenue and jobs.”
Own statementLaker Pioneer · Sep 24, 2026Link
10Parks1 sourced position
Said she will encourage budgeting for a dedicated parks director to write a long-range plan for the city's parks.
I will encourage budgeting for a dedicated Parks Director to craft a long-range plan for our 37 beautiful parks and open spaces.”
Own statementLaker Pioneer · Sep 24, 2026Link
11Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Mound City Council in 2022 as a nonpartisan candidate (won).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2022Link
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Kathy McEnaney: their words and their votes on the same issue
Housing development
In their words
Said she was not in favor of the proposed 72-unit 55+ apartment concept planned as a companion to Harrison Bay Senior Living because it was too big and too dense.
Feb 24, 2026 ·as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·City of Mound · Feb 24, 2026
On the record
Voted no on the preliminary plat for the Fern Lane Townhomes of Mound (passed 3-2, Apr 2025).
Apr 8, 2025 ·City of Mound · Apr 8, 2025
Moved the resolutions approving the comprehensive plan amendment, preliminary plat and conditional use permit for North Pointe at Halsted Bay (passed 5-0, Jan 2026).
Jan 27, 2026 ·City of Mound · Jan 27, 2026
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