Pipestone City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Matt
McCorquodale
Matt McCorquodale is running for Pipestone City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Kyle Hansen
- 02Faith Marie Hernandez
- 03Matt McCorquodaleYou’re reading
- 04Zachary Ploeger
Background
- About
- Has worked for Double D Gravel in Pipestone for 11 years. Says his work covers infrastructure and road projects, snow removal and permitting.
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
On the record: Matt McCorquodale
5 sourced01Recreation center1 sourced position
Supports a new recreation center, calling it an expensive but worthwhile investment in the community.
I think it’s a great idea.”
Own statementPipestone County Star · Oct 8, 2026Link
02Historic buildings1 sourced position
Wants the concrete water tower restored; says taxpayers should not pay to revive the Carnegie Library and welcomes private fundraising for it.
I don’t think taxpayers should have to pick up that tab because it may be too late to revive it now.”
Own statementPipestone County Star · Oct 8, 2026Link
03Utility rates1 sourced position
Says utility rates reflect the cost of maintaining infrastructure and meeting state guidelines, and he would like to learn whether they can be lowered.
This is a burden that needs to pass down. But it is a necessary cost for all community members.”
Own statementPipestone County Star · Oct 8, 2026Link
04Growth1 sourced position
Says Pipestone has faced declining population and businesses leaving, and he wants to understand why growth has stopped.
Pipestone has been at a crossroads for far too long of declining population, businesses leaving, and which in return declines our tax revenue.”
Own statementPipestone County Star · Oct 8, 2026Link
05Blight1 sourced position
Says the city has done a good job staying on top of blight and he would continue that work.
The city has done a really good job of staying on top of the blight in town.”
Own statementPipestone County Star · Oct 8, 2026Link
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