Nowthen Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Ken
Glaser
Ken Glaser is running for mayor of Nowthen in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Shane Hybben.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Ken GlaserYou’re reading
- 02Shane HybbenIncumbent
Background
- About
- Nowthen City Council member, with a term that runs from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
On the record: Ken Glaser
11 sourced01State flag2 sourced positions
Moved and voted yes on a motion that the city not fly the Minnesota state flag based on current conditions (failed 2-3, February 2026).
Council voteCity of Nowthen · Feb 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Seconded and voted yes on returning to flying the previous Minnesota state flag at the city office and Twin Lakes Park (passed 3-2, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Nowthen · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Budget2 sourced positions
Voted no on Resolution 2026-100, accepting the preliminary 2027 budget (passed 3-2, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Nowthen · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Lists responsible spending as his first priority: scrutinizing major expenses, staffing and long-term costs before asking residents for more.
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411 Voter Guide: Nowthen MayorLink
03Fire water supply1 sourced position
Voted no on adopting the 2027 CIP and ERP as drafted, with staff directed to study a farmer's irrigation well as an alternative to the proposed new well (passed 3-2, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Nowthen · Jun 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Warning sirens1 sourced position
Voted no on moving forward with the Twin Lakes Park siren, using a $7,000 fire department donation to cover the budget shortfall and contingency (passed 3-2, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Nowthen · Jul 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Planning commission1 sourced position
Voted no on appointing Michael Hoium to the Planning and Zoning Commission instead of the recommended Jeff Pilon (passed 3-2, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Nowthen · Apr 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Land use1 sourced position
Moved and voted yes on Resolution 2026-34, approving a minor subdivision at 21881 Pinnaker Rd NW with condition #3 removed (passed 4-1, March 2026).
Council voteCity of Nowthen · Mar 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Resident input1 sourced position
Supports ad hoc citizen advisory committees to review budgets, major projects and long-term priorities.
I support using the knowledge and experience of our residents through ad hoc citizen advisory committees to review budgets, major projects, and long-term priorities.”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411 Voter Guide: Nowthen MayorLink
08Rural character1 sourced position
Lists protecting Nowthen's rural character as a priority, through careful, fact-based planning.
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411 Voter Guide: Nowthen MayorLink
09Elections1 sourced position
Ran for Nowthen City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementCity of NowthenLink
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Budget
In their words
Lists responsible spending as his first priority: scrutinizing major expenses, staffing and long-term costs before asking residents for more.
On the record
Voted no on Resolution 2026-100, accepting the preliminary 2027 budget (passed 3-2, September 2026).
Sep 8, 2026 ·City of Nowthen · Sep 8, 2026
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