Olivia City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Matt
Baumgartner
Matt Baumgartner, the incumbent, is running for Olivia City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 2 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Matt BaumgartnerYou’re reading
- 02Blanca FergusonIncumbent
Background
- About
- Olivia City Council member since January 1, 2023, with a term that expires December 31, 2026.
Matt Baumgartner and Blanca Ferguson are the only candidates for the two council seats. Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Matt Baumgartner
12 sourced01Taxes and budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-94 approving the preliminary 2027 tax levy (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Olivia · Oct 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Electric power supply1 sourced position
Voted yes on the amendment to the MMPA power sales agreement (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Olivia · Oct 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Housing and zoning3 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-08 rezoning certain property from R-1 Low Density Residential to R-2 High Density Residential (passed unanimously, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Olivia · May 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-04 amending Chapter 152 regarding lot size and density (passed unanimously, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Olivia · Jan 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Moved to approve Ordinance 2026-09 amending R-2 High Density Residential bulk regulations (motion carried, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Olivia · Jun 15, 2026Link
04Garbage service2 sourced positions
Served with Blanca Ferguson and the city administrator on the committee that recommended West Central Sanitation for the four-year solid waste collection contract (June 2026).
Own statementCity of Olivia · Jun 1, 2026Link
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-57 awarding a contract for residential refuse collection services (passed unanimously, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Olivia · Jun 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Police1 sourced position
Voted yes on the purchase of Marrero Armor rifle-rated ballistic shields for police (passed unanimously, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Olivia · May 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06License plate cameras1 sourced position
as summarized in the Aug. 17, 2026 council minutes; not a direct quote
Raised concerns about Flock cameras, including privacy, data retention, potential vehicle identification errors and government surveillance (August 2026).
Own statementCity of Olivia · Aug 17, 2026Link
07Police chief search1 sourced position
Seconded the motion to accept the SCSC proposal for the police chief executive search (motion carried, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Olivia · Aug 17, 2026Link
08Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Olivia City Council in 2022 (won).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2022Link
09Ballotpedia survey1 sourced position
Has not completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey.
Own statementBallotpediaLink
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Garbage service
In their words
Served with Blanca Ferguson and the city administrator on the committee that recommended West Central Sanitation for the four-year solid waste collection contract (June 2026).
Jun 1, 2026 ·City of Olivia · Jun 1, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-57 awarding a contract for residential refuse collection services (passed unanimously, June 2026).
Jun 1, 2026 ·City of Olivia · Jun 1, 2026
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