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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Pine City Mayor & Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Voters elect a mayor and two at-large council members; each voter may choose up to two council candidates.

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What the next council decides

012027 budget and levy4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council set a preliminary 2027 levy increase of 26.19% on a 3-2 vote and scheduled more budget work sessions.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 levy and budget, adopted in December.

02Sheriff law enforcement contract4 sourced facts

Where it standsPine City contracts with the Pine County Sheriff for police service; in August 2026 the council approved a one-year redlined contract on a 3-2 vote.

What's on the tableWhether to keep contracting with the Sheriff, for how long, and on what terms.

03Municipal liquor store3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is weighing a move of its municipal liquor store, the Voyageur Bottle Shop, into a new leased building; in May 2026 the council voted to move forward with a Phase 3 agreement.

What's on the tableWhether to approve final lease terms for a new liquor store building.

04Fire service3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn May 2026 the council voted to deny the joint powers agreement proposed in the township fire district study.

What's on the tableHow Pine City organizes and pays for fire service, including any agreement with neighboring communities.

05License-plate reader cameras4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council has discussed whether to allow Flock license-plate reader cameras within city limits and asked to meet with the Sheriff and County Administrator.

What's on the tableWhether to adopt an ordinance or policy on license-plate reader cameras.

2 notes on these statements

Adrienne Roubinek is the only candidate on the ballot for Mayor. Minnesota Secretary of State

The council appointed Adrienne Roubinek to the vacant council seat on August 5, 2026. City of Pine City · Aug 5, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Pine City keep contracting with the Pine County Sheriff for police service?

  2. 2. Should the city move its municipal liquor store into a new leased building?

  3. 3. Should Pine City keep talking with Hinckley and Sandstone about shared fire service?

  4. 4. Should license-plate reader cameras be allowed within city limits?

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 voted12 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): Kyle Palmer, Dan Swanson3 on this ballot

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

  • Pine City residents are represented by the Mayor and four City Council Members, and the Mayor and each Council Member have one vote each. City of Pine City
  • The Mayor serves two-year terms and Council Members serve four-year at-large staggered terms. City of Pine City
  • The City Council meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm at the Pine City Public Library Community Room. City of Pine City
  • The City Administrator is accountable to the Council and oversees day-to-day administrative duties. City of Pine City

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