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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Oak Grove Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 6 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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Voters citywide choose a mayor, who is unopposed, and two at-large council members from five candidates.

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What the next council decides

012027 budget and property tax levy4 sourced facts

Where it standsOn Sept. 14, 2026 the council adopted a preliminary 2027 levy of $4,800,461, up 2.5%; the final budget is tentatively set for Dec. 14.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 levy and budget, which can be lowered from the preliminary levy but not raised.

02Full-time fire chief4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe preliminary 2027 budget adds a full-time Fire Chief position with a salary of $120,000 plus benefits.

What's on the tableWhether to keep the full-time fire chief position in the final 2027 budget.

03New City Hall and fire station3 sourced facts

Where it standsConstruction of the combined City Hall and fire station is expected to be complete by the end of 2026.

What's on the tableWhat to do with the current City Hall building and site once the new building opens.

04Lot sizes and the 2050 Comprehensive Plan3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn August 2026 the council set a 2.25-acre minimum lot size in single-family residential districts.

What's on the tableHow the 2050 Comprehensive Plan and zoning rules shape lot sizes and new development.

05Paper voter rosters3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe Minnesota Supreme Court ruled on Sept. 11, 2026 that Oak Grove may use paper voter rosters in the 2026 election.

What's on the tableWhether Oak Grove keeps paper voter rosters in future elections.

3 notes on these statements

Sarah Carlson, Chris Jeffery, Angie Bray Johnson, Taylor Morse and Kevin L. Shepherd are the five candidates for two Council Member At Large seats. Minnesota Secretary of State · Jul 28, 2026

Mayor Weston Rolf and council members Angie Bray Johnson and John West have terms that expire Dec. 31, 2026. City of Oak Grove

The city held a candidate forum at City Hall on Sept. 22, 2026, which was live streamed and recorded. City of Oak Grove

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  1. 1. How should the council handle Oak Grove's 2027 property tax levy?

  2. 2. What should happen to the current City Hall once the new building opens?

  3. 3. What minimum lot size should Oak Grove require for new homes?

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 voted10 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): Paul Tradewell, Mike Wylie3 on this ballot

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

  • Oak Grove is a Plan A statutory city governed by a mayor and four council members elected at large to four-year terms. City of Oak Grove
  • The 2026 ballot has the mayor's seat and two council member seats, each for a four-year term. City of Oak Grove
  • Regular council meetings start at 6 p.m. on the second and last Monday of each month at Oak Grove City Hall. City of Oak Grove

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