Norwood Young America City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Charlie
Storms
Charlie Storms, the incumbent, is running for Norwood Young America City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Andrew Cook
- 02Sandi Harms
- 03Craig HeherIncumbent
- 04Charlie StormsYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Former self-employed business owner who has served on the City Council since 2017. He also lists service on the EDC/EDA, the Planning Commission and the Parks Commission.
Sandi Harms, Charlie Storms, Craig Heher and Andrew Cook filed for two at-large City Council seats. Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Charlie Storms
10 sourced01Data centers1 sourced position
In the Sun Patriot questionnaire, said he sees nothing good coming from a data center in the community.
Through Workshops, State Publications and my Private Research I See nothing good coming With a Data Center in our Community.”
Own statementSun Patriot (hometownsource.com) · Oct 8, 2026Link
02Streets1 sourced position
In the Sun Patriot questionnaire, listed continuing street improvement projects as part of his long-term vision.
Continue with Street Improvement Projects”
Own statementSun Patriot (hometownsource.com) · Oct 8, 2026Link
03Wastewater2 sourced positions
In the Sun Patriot questionnaire, listed securing funding for a new wastewater treatment plant as part of his long-term vision.
Securing Funding for a New Waste Water Treatment Plant”
Own statementSun Patriot (hometownsource.com) · Oct 8, 2026Link
Voted yes on awarding the 2026 sanitary sewer lining (CIPP) project to Insituform Technologies USA for $102,813.78 (passed 5-0, Sep 2026).
Council voteNorwood Young America City Council packet, Sep 28, 2026 (includes Sep 14, 2026 minutes) · Sep 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Budget and taxes3 sourced positions
In the Sun Patriot questionnaire, said growth will help with property tax concerns.
Growth will help with Property Tax concerns.”
Own statementSun Patriot (hometownsource.com) · Oct 8, 2026Link
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-45 adopting the preliminary 2027 property tax levy (passed 5-0, Sep 2026).
Council voteNorwood Young America City Council packet, Oct 13, 2026 (includes Sep 28, 2026 minutes) · Oct 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-44 adopting the 2027 preliminary general fund operating budget (passed 5-0, Sep 2026).
Council voteNorwood Young America City Council packet, Oct 13, 2026 (includes Sep 28, 2026 minutes) · Oct 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Growth2 sourced positions
In the Sun Patriot questionnaire, listed new housing developments, business growth in the industrial lots and a grocery store as goals.
Focusing on Growth, Through New housing Developments.”
Own statementSun Patriot (hometownsource.com) · Oct 8, 2026Link
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-38 applying for Metropolitan Council grant funds for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update (passed 5-0, Sep 2026).
Council voteNorwood Young America City Council packet, Sep 28, 2026 (includes Sep 14, 2026 minutes) · Sep 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Norwood Young America City Council (at large) in 2022 (won).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2022Link
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Charlie Storms: their words and their votes on the same issue
Wastewater
In their words
In the Sun Patriot questionnaire, listed securing funding for a new wastewater treatment plant as part of his long-term vision.
Oct 8, 2026 ·Sun Patriot (hometownsource.com) · Oct 8, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on awarding the 2026 sanitary sewer lining (CIPP) project to Insituform Technologies USA for $102,813.78 (passed 5-0, Sep 2026).
Sep 28, 2026 ·Norwood Young America City Council packet, Sep 28, 2026 (includes Sep 14, 2026 minutes) · Sep 28, 2026
Budget and taxes
In their words
In the Sun Patriot questionnaire, said growth will help with property tax concerns.
Oct 8, 2026 ·Sun Patriot (hometownsource.com) · Oct 8, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-45 adopting the preliminary 2027 property tax levy (passed 5-0, Sep 2026).
Oct 13, 2026 ·Norwood Young America City Council packet, Oct 13, 2026 (includes Sep 28, 2026 minutes) · Oct 13, 2026
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-44 adopting the 2027 preliminary general fund operating budget (passed 5-0, Sep 2026).
Oct 13, 2026 ·Norwood Young America City Council packet, Oct 13, 2026 (includes Sep 28, 2026 minutes) · Oct 13, 2026
Growth
In their words
In the Sun Patriot questionnaire, listed new housing developments, business growth in the industrial lots and a grocery store as goals.
Oct 8, 2026 ·Sun Patriot (hometownsource.com) · Oct 8, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-38 applying for Metropolitan Council grant funds for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update (passed 5-0, Sep 2026).
Sep 28, 2026 ·Norwood Young America City Council packet, Sep 28, 2026 (includes Sep 14, 2026 minutes) · Sep 28, 2026
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