Pipestone Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Scott
Swanson
Scott Swanson is running for mayor of Pipestone in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
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- Pipestone City Council member whose current council term expires Dec. 31, 2026.
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: Scott Swanson
7 sourced01Business tax abatement1 sourced position
Voted yes on the city's new Commercial Tax Abatement Policy (passed unanimously, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Pipestone · Jul 20, 2026Link
02Commission funding1 sourced position
Voted no on providing the Human Rights Commission $247.59 for a booth at the Water Tower Festival (failed 3-2, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Pipestone · May 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Carnegie Library1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-31 accepting the $288,000 bid for the Carnegie Library east wall repair project (passed unanimously, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Pipestone · Jun 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Borrowing1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-37 calling for the sale of general obligation bonds, Series 2026A (passed unanimously, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Pipestone · Jul 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Airport1 sourced position
Voted yes on rejecting the single bid for the airport fuel replacement project and rebidding it (passed unanimously, Aug. 2026).
Council voteCity of Pipestone · Aug 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Lifeguard training pay1 sourced position
Made the motion to pay a lifeguard up to $500 for Water Safety Instructor training and mileage (passed unanimously, Aug. 2026).
Council voteCity of Pipestone · Aug 3, 2026Link
07Budget1 sourced position
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
At the 2027 budget hearing, said each department should explain its requests for capital purchases and look for alternatives.
Own statementCity of Pipestone · Aug 3, 2026Link
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