North Oaks Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Fritz
Johnson
Fritz Johnson is running for mayor of North Oaks in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Krista Wolter.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Fritz JohnsonYou’re reading
- 02Krista WolterIncumbent
Background
- About
- Serial entrepreneur who has served as President of the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce. He has also been a member of the Lino Lakes Economic Development Advisory Committee.
- Endorsed by
- Endorsed by four former North Oaks mayors: Bill Ecklund, Seth Colton, Tom Watson and Kara Ries. Vote for North Oaks (joint campaign website of Fritz Johnson, Andrew Gaspard and Riki Banerjee)
- How the press groups them
- In the North Oaks News voters' guide, Andrew Gaspard said he sought out Fritz Johnson and Riki Banerjee to run with him. North Oaks News (Press Publications) · Oct 1, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.mayorfritz.com
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)
On the record: Fritz Johnson
6 sourced01Communication1 sourced position
from the candidate's answers in the North Oaks News voters' guide
Says improving communication with NOHOA, Ramsey County and neighboring cities is his most important priority.
Although I listed improving communications as #3, it is the most important priority for me.”
Own statementNorth Oaks News (Press Publications) · Oct 1, 2026Link
02Community engagement1 sourced position
from the candidate's answers in the North Oaks News voters' guide
Proposes regular Town Hall meetings, about twice a year, to hear from residents.
Own statementNorth Oaks News (Press Publications) · Oct 1, 2026Link
03Property taxes1 sourced position
Calls for auditing recent property tax increases and publishing a plain-language explanation of spending.
Audit recent increases and publish a plain-language explanation of where every dollar goes.”
Own statementFritz Johnson for Mayor (campaign website)Link
04City budget1 sourced position
platform shared by Fritz Johnson, Andrew Gaspard and Riki Banerjee
Platform calls for holding the line on spending and line-by-line budget scrutiny.
We must hold the line on spending, demand accountability in every budget cycle, and work to ensure your tax dollars deliver real value.”
Own statementVote for North Oaks (joint campaign website of Fritz Johnson, Andrew Gaspard and Riki Banerjee)Link
05Open government1 sourced position
Wants major council decisions moved into open session.
Push major decisions into open session so residents can observe and hold the Council accountable.”
Own statementFritz Johnson for Mayor (campaign website)Link
06Natural character1 sourced position
Supports keeping the night skies dark and the trails and roads slow and meandering.
Own statementFritz Johnson for Mayor (campaign website)Link
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