Oak Park Heights Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Chuck
Dougherty
Chuck Dougherty, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Oak Park Heights in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Appointed mayor by the City Council in June 2025 after serving on the council since 2013. Before that, he served on both the Parks Commission and the Planning Commission.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
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
On the record: Chuck Dougherty
6 sourced01Leadership1 sourced position
On his appointment as mayor, said he is committed to steady leadership and continuity for the community.
in this time of transition, I am committed to providing steady leadership and ensuring continuity for our community.”
Own statementStillwater Gazette · Jun 12, 2025Link
02King Plant and the tax base1 sourced position
as reported by the Stillwater Gazette; not a direct quote
Said the King Plant closure will be a loss, that the city is getting some state transition funds, and that the biggest problem is the property itself.
Forum answerStillwater Gazette · Oct 20, 2024Link
03Housing1 sourced position
as reported by the Stillwater Gazette; not a direct quote
Said an apartment proposal next to Menards was the wrong location because the comprehensive plan designates the area as commercial.
Forum answerStillwater Gazette · Oct 20, 2024Link
04County road and land decisions1 sourced position
as reported by the Stillwater Gazette; not a direct quote
Said the city had basically no input into Washington County's 58th Street extension and asked who the $20 million road serves.
Forum answerStillwater Gazette · Oct 20, 2024Link
05PFAS and drinking water1 sourced position
as reported by the Stillwater Gazette; not a direct quote
Said the city would use some transition funds for PFAS filtration, citing an estimate of $10 million for a filtration system.
Forum answerStillwater Gazette · Oct 20, 2024Link
06Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Oak Park Heights City Council in 2024 as a nonpartisan candidate (won).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 5, 2024Link
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