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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Norwood Young America Mayor & City Council Election 2026

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

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Voters elect the mayor (one candidate filed) and choose two of four candidates for two at-large council seats.

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What the next council decides

012027 budget and property tax levy3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted a preliminary 2027 budget and property tax levy on Sep 28, 2026.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 budget and levy, after the Truth in Taxation hearing.

02New wastewater treatment plant3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is starting design and engineering for a wastewater treatment plant project expected to be built in 2027 or 2028.

What's on the tableHow to finance and build the wastewater treatment plant, and how the cost reaches sewer customers.

032027 street and utility project2 sourced facts

Where it standsA feasibility report for the 2027 Infrastructure Improvements Project went to the council on Oct 13, 2026, with a public hearing proposed for Nov 9, 2026.

What's on the tableWhether to go ahead with the 2027 street, drainage and utility project and how much to assess property owners.

04Growth and data centers3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is updating its 2050 Comprehensive Plan, and the candidates were asked how the city should approach data centers.

What's on the tableHow the city guides new development, including any data center proposal.

3 notes on these statements

Connor Smith is the only candidate who filed for Mayor. Minnesota Secretary of State

Sandi Harms, Charlie Storms, Craig Heher and Andrew Cook filed for two at-large City Council seats. Minnesota Secretary of State

Andrew Cook did not respond to the Sun Patriot candidate questionnaire. Sun Patriot (hometownsource.com) · Oct 8, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Norwood Young America allow data centers?

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): Brandon Stender, Andrew Storms3 on this ballot

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

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