North Mankato · 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.

Industry Court street

May 18, 2026

Ordering plans and specifications for the Industry Court street and utility project

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, May 2026

  • YesBilly SteinerVoted yes on ordering plans and specifications for the Industry Court street and utility project (passed 4-1, May 2026).
  • YesJim WhitlockVoted yes on ordering plans and specifications for the Industry Court street and utility project (passed 4-1, May 2026).
  • YesMatt PetersonVoted yes on ordering plans and specifications for the Industry Court street and utility project (passed 4-1, May 2026).
  • YesScott CarlsonVoted yes on ordering plans and specifications for the Industry Court street and utility project (passed 4-1, May 2026).
  • NoSandra OachsVoted no on ordering plans and specifications for the Industry Court street and utility project (passed 4-1, May 2026).

North Mankato City Council minutes, May 18, 2026 · May 18, 2026Link

Local sales tax

Jan 20, 2026

A motion to consider Res. No. 16-26, supporting authority to increase and extend a local sales tax

Result as recorded: motion failed 1-4, January 2026

  • YesMatt PetersonVoted yes on a motion to consider Res. No. 16-26, supporting authority to increase and extend a local sales tax (motion failed 1-4, January 2026).
  • NoBilly SteinerVoted no on a motion to consider Res. No. 16-26, supporting authority to increase and extend a local sales tax (motion failed 1-4, January 2026).
  • NoJim WhitlockVoted no on a motion to consider Res. No. 16-26, supporting authority to increase and extend a local sales tax (motion failed 1-4, January 2026).
  • NoSandra OachsVoted no on a motion to consider Res. No. 16-26, supporting authority to increase and extend a local sales tax (motion failed 1-4, January 2026).
  • NoScott CarlsonVoted no on a motion to consider Res. No. 16-26, supporting authority to increase and extend a local sales tax (motion failed 1-4, January 2026).

North Mankato City Council minutes, January 20, 2026 · Jan 20, 2026Link

Public Works Facility

Jan 5, 2026

The ordinance letting the Port Authority issue up to $27 million in bonds for the Public Works Facility

Result as recorded: passed 3-1, January 2026

  • YesJim WhitlockVoted yes on the ordinance letting the Port Authority issue up to $27 million in bonds for the Public Works Facility (passed 3-1, January 2026).
  • YesMatt PetersonVoted yes on the ordinance letting the Port Authority issue up to $27 million in bonds for the Public Works Facility (passed 3-1, January 2026).
  • YesScott CarlsonVoted yes on the ordinance letting the Port Authority issue up to $27 million in bonds for the Public Works Facility (passed 3-1, January 2026).
  • NoBilly SteinerVoted no on the ordinance letting the Port Authority issue up to $27 million in bonds for the Public Works Facility (passed 3-1, January 2026).

North Mankato City Council minutes, January 5, 2026 · Jan 5, 2026Link

Apr 20, 2026

Consenting to $27 million in Port Authority general obligation bonds for the Public Works Facility

Result as recorded: passed 3-2, April 2026

  • YesJim WhitlockVoted yes on consenting to $27 million in Port Authority general obligation bonds for the Public Works Facility (passed 3-2, April 2026).
  • YesMatt PetersonVoted yes on consenting to $27 million in Port Authority general obligation bonds for the Public Works Facility (passed 3-2, April 2026).
  • YesScott CarlsonVoted yes on consenting to $27 million in Port Authority general obligation bonds for the Public Works Facility (passed 3-2, April 2026).
  • NoBilly SteinerVoted no on consenting to $27 million in Port Authority general obligation bonds for the Public Works Facility (passed 3-2, April 2026).
  • NoSandra OachsVoted no on consenting to $27 million in Port Authority general obligation bonds for the Public Works Facility (passed 3-2, April 2026).

North Mankato City Council minutes, April 20, 2026 · Apr 20, 2026Link

May 18, 2026

The Northport No. 27 preliminary and final plat for the Public Works Facility site

Result as recorded: passed 3-2, May 2026

  • YesMatt PetersonVoted yes on the Northport No. 27 preliminary and final plat for the Public Works Facility site (passed 3-2, May 2026).
  • NoBilly SteinerVoted no on the Northport No. 27 preliminary and final plat for the Public Works Facility site (passed 3-2, May 2026).
  • NoSandra OachsVoted no on the Northport No. 27 preliminary and final plat for the Public Works Facility site (passed 3-2, May 2026).

North Mankato City Council minutes, May 18, 2026 · May 18, 2026Link

Jun 1, 2026

Approving the $21,505,625 guaranteed maximum price and construction of the Public Works Facility

Result as recorded: passed 3-2, June 2026

  • YesJim WhitlockVoted yes on approving the $21,505,625 guaranteed maximum price and construction of the Public Works Facility (passed 3-2, June 2026).
  • YesMatt PetersonVoted yes on approving the $21,505,625 guaranteed maximum price and construction of the Public Works Facility (passed 3-2, June 2026).
  • YesScott CarlsonVoted yes on approving the $21,505,625 guaranteed maximum price and construction of the Public Works Facility (passed 3-2, June 2026).
  • NoBilly SteinerVoted no on approving the $21,505,625 guaranteed maximum price and construction of the Public Works Facility (passed 3-2, June 2026).
  • NoSandra OachsVoted no on approving the $21,505,625 guaranteed maximum price and construction of the Public Works Facility (passed 3-2, June 2026).

North Mankato City Council minutes, June 1, 2026 · Jun 1, 2026Link

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