Park Rapids Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Liz
Stone
Liz Stone is running for mayor of Park Rapids in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Pat Mikesh.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Pat MikeshIncumbent
- 02Liz StoneYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Park Rapids City Council member since 2016 and a Synod Authorized Minister at Calvary Lutheran Church. She taught for 18 years in Nevis.
On the record: Liz Stone
12 sourced012027 budget and levy3 sourced positions
Lists fiscal responsibility and keeping taxes manageable, responsible growth, and upkeep of infrastructure as her top three priorities.
fiscal responsibility and keeping taxes manageable for residents”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411Link
Says that if cuts were needed she would first look for efficiencies and savings, and might delay large purchases, before reducing essential services.
If cuts were needed, I would first look for efficiencies and savings before reducing essential city services.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
Voted yes on adopting the proposed 2027 tax levy and preliminary 2027 general fund budget (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Park Rapids · Oct 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Heartland Heights2 sourced positions
Says new housing such as Heartland Heights can expand the tax base, but the costs of added city services should be planned for in advance.
Costs of these additional needs must be considered ahead of time rather than reacted to after the fact.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
Voted yes on a bridge loan of up to $500,000 for the Heartland Heights development project (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteCity of Park Rapids · Mar 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Data centers1 sourced position
Says she would not support a data center in Park Rapids, citing land, infrastructure, environmental impacts and demands on water and energy.
I would not support the development of a data center in Park Rapids.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
04Second Street Stage1 sourced position
Voted yes on establishing an event protection area for Second Street Stage events (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Park Rapids · Apr 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05City Hall entrance remodel1 sourced position
Voted yes on the contract for the City Hall Pleasant Avenue public entrance remodel project (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Park Rapids · Aug 25, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Highway 711 sourced position
At a September 2026 work session on MnDOT's Highway 71 plans, said downtown parking is already limited and worried a roundabout at 3rd Street would remove spaces.
Own statementCity of Park Rapids · Oct 13, 2026Link
07Rental housing1 sourced position
At a June 2026 strategic planning session, raised concern about poorly kept long-term rental homes and suggested making short-term rental permits easier to get.
Own statementCity of Park Rapids · Jun 23, 2026Link
08Downtown upkeep1 sourced position
as reported by the Park Rapids Enterprise; not a direct quote
Said the downtown concern on her mind is better trash collection, including replacing trash cans and collecting trash more often.
Forum answerPark Rapids EnterpriseLink
09Past races1 sourced position
Ran for Park Rapids City Council in 2024 (won), listed on the ballot as Elizabeth Stone.
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 5, 2024Link
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Liz Stone: their words and their votes on the same issue
2027 budget and levy
In their words
Says that if cuts were needed she would first look for efficiencies and savings, and might delay large purchases, before reducing essential services.
Sep 28, 2026 ·KAXE · Sep 28, 2026
Lists fiscal responsibility and keeping taxes manageable, responsible growth, and upkeep of infrastructure as her top three priorities.
On the record
Voted yes on adopting the proposed 2027 tax levy and preliminary 2027 general fund budget (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Oct 13, 2026 ·City of Park Rapids · Oct 13, 2026
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