Norwood Young America City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Craig
Heher
Craig Heher, 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 HeherYou’re reading
- 04Charlie StormsIncumbent
Background
- About
- Planning Commission member since 2012 and its chair since 2014, with about 10 years on the City Council.
Sandi Harms, Charlie Storms, Craig Heher and Andrew Cook filed for two at-large City Council seats. Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Craig Heher
7 sourced01Growth2 sourced positions
In the Sun Patriot questionnaire, described a long-term vision of a strong industrial base that attracts good-paying jobs.
A home where residents can not only raise their families in but to work within the community by promoting a strong industrial base that attracts good paying jobs.”
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
02Data centers1 sourced position
In the Sun Patriot questionnaire, said a data center proposal would be weighed on information from staff and city engineers to decide whether it would benefit the city.
This is a complex question and every situation is unique to the city that is considering a data center.”
Own statementSun Patriot (hometownsource.com) · Oct 8, 2026Link
03Budget and taxes3 sourced positions
In the Sun Patriot questionnaire, said he is keenly aware of needing to be fiscally sound with the city's money.
As a resident and a taxpayer I am keenly aware of needing to be fiscally sound with our money.”
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
04Wastewater1 sourced position
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
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Craig Heher: their words and their votes on the same issue
Growth
In their words
In the Sun Patriot questionnaire, described a long-term vision of a strong industrial base that attracts good-paying jobs.
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
Budget and taxes
In their words
In the Sun Patriot questionnaire, said he is keenly aware of needing to be fiscally sound with the city's money.
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
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