Nisswa · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Nisswa voter guide

Censure

Jan 20, 2026

Adopting the resolution concerning Mayor Jennifer Carnahan's conduct

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, Jan. 2026

  • YesBruce LondonVoted yes on adopting the resolution concerning Mayor Jennifer Carnahan's conduct (passed unanimously, Jan. 2026).
  • YesJesse ZahnVoted yes on adopting the resolution concerning Mayor Jennifer Carnahan's conduct (passed unanimously, Jan. 2026).
  • YesJoseph HallVoted yes on adopting the resolution concerning Mayor Jennifer Carnahan's conduct (passed unanimously, Jan. 2026).

City of Nisswa · Jan 20, 2026Link

Consultants

Jul 21, 2026

The Delaney Consulting statement of work extension

Result as recorded: failed 2-2, July 2026

  • YesBruce LondonVoted yes on the Delaney Consulting statement of work extension (failed 2-2, July 2026).
  • YesJesse ZahnVoted yes on the Delaney Consulting statement of work extension (failed 2-2, July 2026).
  • NoJennifer CarnahanVoted no on the Delaney Consulting statement of work extension (failed 2-2, July 2026).

City of Nisswa · Jul 21, 2026Link

Economic development

Dec 16, 2025

Directing the city attorney to draft a resolution for an Economic Development Authority

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, Dec. 2025

  • YesBruce LondonVoted yes on directing the city attorney to draft a resolution for an Economic Development Authority (passed unanimously, Dec. 2025).
  • YesJennifer CarnahanVoted yes on directing the city attorney to draft a resolution for an Economic Development Authority (passed unanimously, Dec. 2025).
  • YesJesse ZahnVoted yes on directing the city attorney to draft a resolution for an Economic Development Authority (passed unanimously, Dec. 2025).

City of Nisswa · Dec 16, 2025Link

Jul 21, 2026

The mayor's appointments to the new Economic Development Authority

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, July 2026

  • YesBruce LondonVoted yes on the mayor's appointments to the new Economic Development Authority (passed 4-0, July 2026).
  • YesJennifer CarnahanVoted yes on the mayor's appointments to the new Economic Development Authority (passed 4-0, July 2026).
  • YesJesse ZahnVoted yes on the mayor's appointments to the new Economic Development Authority (passed 4-0, July 2026).

City of Nisswa · Jul 21, 2026Link

Lake access

May 12, 2026

Allowing Grand View Lodge one seasonal structure at the public access corridor from April to October

Result as recorded: failed 2-3, May 2026

  • YesBruce LondonVoted yes on allowing Grand View Lodge one seasonal structure at the public access corridor from April to October (failed 2-3, May 2026).
  • YesJoseph HallVoted yes on allowing Grand View Lodge one seasonal structure at the public access corridor from April to October (failed 2-3, May 2026).
  • NoJennifer CarnahanVoted no on allowing Grand View Lodge one seasonal structure at the public access corridor from April to October (failed 2-3, May 2026).
  • NoJesse ZahnVoted no on allowing Grand View Lodge one seasonal structure at the public access corridor from April to October (failed 2-3, May 2026).

City of Nisswa · May 12, 2026Link

May 19, 2026

The planning director's full recommendation on Grand View Lodge's shed and barricades at the public access

Result as recorded: failed 2-3, May 2026

  • YesBruce LondonVoted yes on the planning director's full recommendation on Grand View Lodge's shed and barricades at the public access (failed 2-3, May 2026).
  • YesJoseph HallVoted yes on the planning director's full recommendation on Grand View Lodge's shed and barricades at the public access (failed 2-3, May 2026).
  • NoJennifer CarnahanVoted no on the planning director's full recommendation on Grand View Lodge's shed and barricades at the public access (failed 2-3, May 2026).
  • NoJesse ZahnVoted no on the planning director's full recommendation on Grand View Lodge's shed and barricades at the public access (failed 2-3, May 2026).

City of Nisswa · May 19, 2026Link

May 19, 2026

Keeping the city's barricades and signage at the Grand View Lodge public access as is

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, May 2026

  • YesBruce LondonVoted yes on keeping the city's barricades and signage at the Grand View Lodge public access as is (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesJennifer CarnahanVoted yes on keeping the city's barricades and signage at the Grand View Lodge public access as is (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesJesse ZahnVoted yes on keeping the city's barricades and signage at the Grand View Lodge public access as is (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesJoseph HallVoted yes on keeping the city's barricades and signage at the Grand View Lodge public access as is (passed 5-0, May 2026).

City of Nisswa · May 19, 2026Link

Liquor store lease

May 19, 2026

Option 2 for the Spirits liquor store lease, a new extension at $21.00 per square foot

Result as recorded: failed 2-2, May 2026

  • YesBruce LondonVoted yes on Option 2 for the Spirits liquor store lease, a new extension at $21.00 per square foot (failed 2-2, May 2026).
  • YesJoseph HallVoted yes on Option 2 for the Spirits liquor store lease, a new extension at $21.00 per square foot (failed 2-2, May 2026).
  • NoJesse ZahnVoted no on Option 2 for the Spirits liquor store lease, a new extension at $21.00 per square foot (failed 2-2, May 2026).
  • —Jennifer CarnahanAbstained on Option 2 for the Spirits liquor store lease, a new extension at $21.00 per square foot (failed 2-2, May 2026).

City of Nisswa · May 19, 2026Link

Jul 21, 2026

Making no changes to the Spirits liquor store lease

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, July 2026

  • YesJennifer CarnahanVoted yes on making no changes to the Spirits liquor store lease (passed unanimously, July 2026).
  • YesJesse ZahnVoted yes on making no changes to the Spirits liquor store lease (passed unanimously, July 2026).

City of Nisswa · Jul 21, 2026Link

Local sales tax

Dec 16, 2025

Rescinding the council's earlier approval of advancing a local option sales tax

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, Dec. 2025

  • YesBruce LondonVoted yes on rescinding the council's earlier approval of advancing a local option sales tax (passed unanimously, Dec. 2025).
  • YesJennifer CarnahanVoted yes on rescinding the council's earlier approval of advancing a local option sales tax (passed unanimously, Dec. 2025).
  • YesJesse ZahnVoted yes on rescinding the council's earlier approval of advancing a local option sales tax (passed unanimously, Dec. 2025).

City of Nisswa · Dec 16, 2025Link

Property taxes

Dec 16, 2025

The final 2026 tax levy of $3,721,786, a 0.28% decrease from the prior year

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, Dec. 2025

  • YesBruce LondonVoted yes on the final 2026 tax levy of $3,721,786, a 0.28% decrease from the prior year (passed unanimously, Dec. 2025).
  • YesJennifer CarnahanVoted yes on the final 2026 tax levy of $3,721,786, a 0.28% decrease from the prior year (passed unanimously, Dec. 2025).
  • YesJesse ZahnVoted yes on the final 2026 tax levy of $3,721,786, a 0.28% decrease from the prior year (passed unanimously, Dec. 2025).

City of Nisswa · Dec 16, 2025Link

Roads

May 19, 2026

Issuing $3,645,000 in general obligation street reconstruction bonds, Series 2026A

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, May 2026

  • YesBruce LondonVoted yes on issuing $3,645,000 in general obligation street reconstruction bonds, Series 2026A (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesJennifer CarnahanVoted yes on issuing $3,645,000 in general obligation street reconstruction bonds, Series 2026A (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesJesse ZahnVoted yes on issuing $3,645,000 in general obligation street reconstruction bonds, Series 2026A (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesJoseph HallVoted yes on issuing $3,645,000 in general obligation street reconstruction bonds, Series 2026A (passed 5-0, May 2026).

City of Nisswa · May 19, 2026Link

THC sales

Nov 18, 2025

Allowing the city liquor store, Spirits of Nisswa, to sell THC products

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, Nov. 2025

  • YesBruce LondonVoted yes on allowing the city liquor store, Spirits of Nisswa, to sell THC products (passed 4-1, Nov. 2025).
  • YesJennifer CarnahanVoted yes on allowing the city liquor store, Spirits of Nisswa, to sell THC products (passed 4-1, Nov. 2025).
  • YesJesse ZahnVoted yes on allowing the city liquor store, Spirits of Nisswa, to sell THC products (passed 4-1, Nov. 2025).
  • NoJoseph HallVoted no on allowing the city liquor store, Spirits of Nisswa, to sell THC products (passed 4-1, Nov. 2025).

City of Nisswa · Nov 18, 2025Link

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