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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Oak Park Heights Mayor & City Council Election 2026

4 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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The candidates

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Voters citywide choose a mayor and three council members: two at-large seats for full terms, and one at-large seat in a special election for a term ending December 2028. Only the special council seat has more than one candidate.

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What the next council decides

01King Plant closure and the tax base3 sourced facts

Where it standsXcel Energy's Allen S. King power plant is expected to close in 2028, and it makes up a significant portion of the city's tax base.

What's on the tableHow to budget and set the property tax levy as the plant's tax payments shrink, and what to seek for the plant site.

02Drinking water and PFAS treatment4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city has a $41 million plan for watermains, water towers and a PFAS treatment facility, and has sought legislative approval to ask voters for a half-cent local sales tax to help pay for it.

What's on the tableHow to pay for building the water plan and PFAS treatment.

03Housing and zoning3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council has turned down a housing proposal in an area its comprehensive plan sets aside for commercial use, and the city plans to update its zoning code.

What's on the tableWhether to allow more multi-family and starter homes on underused land, and how to rewrite the zoning code.

2 notes on these statements

Chuck Dougherty is the only candidate for mayor, and Carly Johnson and Mike Liljegren are the only candidates for the two regular council seats. Minnesota Secretary of State

The Stillwater Gazette said multiple attempts to reach Brittany Holleran about its Oct. 6 forum went unanswered. Stillwater Gazette · Sep 28, 2026

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  1. 1. How should the city handle the loss of King Plant tax revenue?

  2. 2. Should the city encourage more apartments and starter homes?

  3. 3. Who should decide what can be built in Oak Park Heights?

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Key dates

The seat math

1 stay (not up this year): Mike Runk4 on this ballot

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

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