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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Pipestone Mayor & City Council Election 2026

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

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All voters in the city choose the mayor and may vote for up to two council candidates; the top two win.

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What the next council decides

01Utility rates3 sourced facts

Where it standsResidents have raised concerns about city utility rates, and the city is paying for lead service line and street and utility projects.

What's on the tableHow to set water, sewer and electric rates and pay for utility infrastructure.

02Vacant buildings and blight2 sourced facts

Where it standsLarge privately owned buildings downtown sit vacant, and the council has let staff move ahead on removing blighted properties.

What's on the tableHow much the city should do to get vacant and blighted properties fixed, reused or removed.

03Carnegie Library and water tower2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city owns the Carnegie Library and the concrete water tower and has accepted a bid to repair the library's east wall.

What's on the tableHow much city money to put into preserving the city's historic structures.

04New recreation center2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city has asked residents for input on a possible new recreation center or splash pad.

What's on the tableWhether to build a new recreation center and how to pay for it.

05Business incentives and growth3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city adopted a commercial tax abatement policy in July 2026, and a new car wash became the first business to use it.

What's on the tableWhich incentives the city offers to attract and keep businesses.

1 note on these statements

Kyle Hansen, Faith Marie Hernandez, Matt McCorquodale and Zachary Ploeger filed for the two council seats held by Scott Swanson and Rodger Smidt. Pipestone County Star · Jun 10, 2026

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  1. 1. What should Pipestone do about city utility rates?

  2. 2. What role should the city play with large vacant downtown buildings?

  3. 3. How should the city pay to keep the Carnegie Library?

  4. 4. Should Pipestone build a new recreation center?

  5. 5. Should the city offer property tax abatements to new businesses?

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 voted4 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

1 stay (not up this year): Verdeen Colbeck3 on this ballot

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

  • Pipestone is a home rule charter city whose council is the mayor and four council members, all elected at large. City of Pipestone
  • Council members serve four-year terms and the mayor serves a two-year term. City of Pipestone
  • The council accepted the resignation of Council Member Danielle Thompson effective Sept. 8, 2026, allowing staff to publish a notice of vacancy. City of Pipestone · Sep 8, 2026

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