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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Osakis Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Voters citywide elect the mayor and two of the four council members; the other two council seats are not on this ballot.

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What the next council decides

01City budget and property tax levy4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council approved a 2027 preliminary budget and a preliminary levy increase of 4%, or $36,792.

What's on the tableHow much to raise the city levy in future budgets, starting with the 2028 budget.

02New public works building2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council voted to start the request-for-proposals process for a public works building.

What's on the tableWhether to bid, budget for and build a new public works building.

03Rental housing ordinance3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council decided to follow current ordinances for now, unless a situation with multiple complaints arises.

What's on the tableWhether to adopt a rental ordinance for rental properties in the city.

04Water and sewer base charge on vacant property3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council moved ahead with an ordinance amendment to charge the base availability fee to vacant properties.

What's on the tableHow water and sewer base charges apply to properties that can connect to city lines but are vacant.

05Main Street sewer project and assessments3 sourced facts

Where it standsMain Street sewer and street reconstruction is under way, and 27 properties were told to replace their sewer lateral lines by Oct. 30, 2026.

What's on the tableHow the city pays for this and upcoming sewer and wastewater projects, including what property owners are assessed.

3 notes on these statements

Stephanie Finnegan's City Council term expires in 2026. City of Osakis

Laura Backes's City Council term expires in 2026. City of Osakis

Mayor Judy Dvorsak's term is listed as expiring in 2027. City of Osakis

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  1. 1. How much should Osakis raise its property tax levy each year?

  2. 2. Should Osakis build a new public works building?

  3. 3. Should Osakis adopt a rental ordinance for rental properties?

  4. 4. Should vacant properties that can connect to city water and sewer pay the base charge?

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 voted6 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): Randy Anderson, Tim Thornbloom3 on this ballot

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

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