Osseo City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Margaret
Dunbar
Margaret Dunbar is running for Osseo City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Margaret DunbarYou’re reading
- 02Sara J. Gries
- 03Aj Mansour
- 04Floyd Seres
Background
- About
- Marketing and communications professional who has volunteered on nonprofit boards.
- Campaign website
- margaretforosseo.com
Two candidates are running for mayor (Carrie Kehn and Faith Neumann) and four for two council seats (Margaret Dunbar, Sara J. Gries, Aj Mansour and Floyd Seres). Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Margaret Dunbar
6 sourced01Police chief and city administrator1 sourced position
Lists reviewing the combined City Administrator and Police Chief role as a priority, citing resident concerns about conflicts of interest.
Review dual role structure of City Administrator and Police Chief”
Own statementMargaret for OsseoLink
02Taxes and budget1 sourced position
Lists reducing reliance on resident property taxes by exploring other revenue, such as business growth, sales tax, state funds and grants.
Own statementMargaret for OsseoLink
03Cannabis dispensary2 sourced positions
Lists identifying yearly priority projects to be funded by planned dispensary revenue.
Own statementMargaret for OsseoLink
as reported by the Osseo-Maple Grove Press
At the June 22, 2026 public hearing, asked whether the city had done its due diligence on the dispensary project.
The numbers leave me with more questions than answers.”
Own statementOsseo-Maple Grove Press · Jun 26, 2026Link
04Downtown and business1 sourced position
written answer in the Osseo-Maple Grove Press voters guide
Says she would seek more shops that complement existing businesses, such as galleries, hobby stores and bookshops.
To make Osseo shine, I would solicit more shops that complement existing businesses and fill gaps, such as local artisan galleries, music and hobby supply stores, and indie bookshops.”
Own statementOsseo-Maple Grove Press · Sep 17, 2026Link
05Traffic safety1 sourced position
Lists addressing uncontrolled intersections and considering a lower city speed limit.
Own statementMargaret for OsseoLink
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