Osseo City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Sara J.
Gries
Sara J. Gries 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 Dunbar
- 02Sara J. GriesYou’re reading
- 03Aj Mansour
- 04Floyd Seres
Background
- About
- Biomedical engineer in medical device research and development who has lived in Osseo since 2013.
- Campaign website
- osseosara.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: Sara J. Gries
7 sourced01Cannabis dispensary2 sourced positions
Says she opposes the city owning a municipal dispensary and using taxpayer money to fund it.
I am opposed to Osseo owning a municipal dispensary and using taxpayer money to fund it.”
Own statementSara for Osseo City CouncilLink
as reported by the Osseo-Maple Grove Press
At the June 22, 2026 public hearing, objected to using the historic water tower in the dispensary's branding.
Using the historic water tower as a branding hook for a cannabis store is tremendously insulting.”
Own statementOsseo-Maple Grove Press · Jun 26, 2026Link
02Police chief and city administrator1 sourced position
Says Osseo's police chief should not also serve as city administrator.
I don’t believe Osseo’s Chief of Police should double as Osseo’s City Administrator.”
Own statementSara for Osseo City CouncilLink
03Police staffing1 sourced position
Says Osseo's police department is larger than national studies support and that staffing decisions should be driven by data.
I feel our PD far larger than what’s supported by national studies and practices.”
Own statementSara for Osseo City CouncilLink
04Flock cameras1 sourced position
Says Flock cameras are intrusive and could pose civil liberties legal risks to the city.
Own statementSara for Osseo City CouncilLink
05Resident input2 sourced positions
written answer in the Osseo-Maple Grove Press voters guide
Says residents should be consulted on the big things proposed for their community.
I believe residents should be consulted on the big things proposed for their community.”
Own statementOsseo-Maple Grove Press · Sep 17, 2026Link
Wants residents to be able to ask questions after each agenda item at council meetings.
I would like to see our residents be able to ask questions after each agenda item, rather than just at the start of the meeting.”
Own statementSara for Osseo City CouncilLink
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