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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

North Oaks Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 6 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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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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What the next council decides

012027 property tax levy4 sourced facts

Where it standsOn Sep 21, 2026 the council set a maximum 2027 levy of $3,452,374, which includes money for a possible City Hall; the final levy can be the same or lower.

What's on the tableHow much to levy for 2027 when the final levy is set after the Dec 10, 2026 Truth-in-Taxation hearing.

02A long-term home for City Hall4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city has rented its offices at 100 Village Center Drive since 2010, and the lease runs through May 31, 2027 with one five-year renewal option.

What's on the tableWhether to keep leasing, move to other leased space, or buy or build a City Hall, possibly shared with NOHOA.

03License plate reader cameras3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn February 2026 the council approved a 5-year Flock Safety contract that expands license plate readers from 11 entrances to 18.

What's on the tableHow the city oversees the license plate reader program and its data during the contract.

04Pleasant Lake water quality3 sourced facts

Where it standsA task force with NOHOA, VLAWMO, St. Paul Regional Water and Barr Engineering is studying Pleasant Lake, with a Phase II plan expected for 2027.

What's on the tableHow much city money to put into Pleasant Lake study and cleanup, and how to share costs with partners.

05Septic systems and sewer planning4 sourced facts

Where it standsMany North Oaks properties rely on septic systems, and the city has asked the Metropolitan Council for the option to connect to Met Council sewer lines.

What's on the tableWhether and how to plan for sewer service where septic systems can no longer be replaced.

3 notes on these statements

Andrew Gaspard won a special election to fill a vacant council seat and was sworn in in December 2024; Mark Azman has been on the council since January 2023. Press Publications · Aug 17, 2026

Fritz Johnson, Andrew Gaspard and Riki Banerjee run on a shared platform and joint website. Vote for North Oaks (joint campaign website of Fritz Johnson, Andrew Gaspard and Riki Banerjee)

The League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area held candidate forums for North Oaks mayor and council; recordings are posted at lwvmn-wbla.org. North Oaks News (Press Publications) · Oct 1, 2026

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  1. 1. How should North Oaks set its 2027 property tax levy?

  2. 2. What should North Oaks do about a long-term home for City Hall?

  3. 3. Should North Oaks use license plate reader cameras at its entrances?

  4. 4. How should North Oaks pay for Pleasant Lake study and cleanup?

  5. 5. Should North Oaks plan for sewer service where septic systems are failing?

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 voted4 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): Grover Sayre, Sara Shah3 on this ballot

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

  • North Oaks has a mayor who serves a two-year term and four council members who serve staggered four-year terms. City of North Oaks
  • The council is Mayor Krista Wolter and Council Members Mark Azman, Andrew Gaspard, Grover Sayre III and Sara Shah. City of North Oaks
  • Terms for Krista Wolter, Mark Azman and Andrew Gaspard expire in 2026; terms for Grover Sayre III and Sara Shah expire in 2028. City of North Oaks
  • For Nov 3, 2026, Fritz Johnson and Krista Wolter filed for mayor, and Mark Azman, Riki Banerjee, Andrew Gaspard and Greg Peterson filed for two four-year council seats. City of North Oaks

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