Nisswa Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Andy
Schaefer
Andy Schaefer is running for mayor of Nisswa in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jennifer Carnahan.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Jennifer CarnahanIncumbent
- 02Andy SchaeferYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Co-president of Schaefer's Foods and a longtime Nisswa resident and local business owner.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
The official candidate list shows Jennifer Carnahan and Andy Schaefer for Mayor, and Bobbi Kochevar, Darel Murphy, John Ryan and Jesse Zahn for Council Member (Elect 2). Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Andy Schaefer
6 sourced01Community service1 sourced position
Lists service as a Nisswa Fire Department captain and Nisswa Chamber of Commerce board chair, and his 2026 Nisswa Citizen of the Year award.
Own statementAndy Schaefer for Nisswa Mayor (campaign site)Link
02City spending1 sourced position
Said the city is overspending on outside experts' opinions on projects he considers unnecessary.
I feel that the city is currently overspending on "experts" opinions on a lot of projects that i feel are unnecessary.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
03Transparency1 sourced position
Named communication, trust and community involvement as his top issue and said he would keep no secrets from the community.
My plan is to not have any secrets from the community and be able to openly discuss issues at hand.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
04Economic development1 sourced position
Says there should be no predetermined plan and no major taxpayer commitment for the city's Highway 371 property without facts and public discussion.
No predetermined “second downtown”—and no major taxpayer commitment without facts and public discussion.”
Own statementAndy Schaefer for Nisswa MayorLink
05Conflicts of interest1 sourced position
Says he would disclose any financial interest of his business in a city matter and follow the city attorney's guidance on recusal.
He would not use the mayor’s office to give his business or property preferential treatment.”
Own statementAndy Schaefer for Nisswa MayorLink
06Data centers1 sourced position
Said zoning rules are the best way to regulate data centers.
zoning regulations is the best and easiest way to regulate data centers”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
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