Pipestone City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Zachary
Ploeger
Zachary Ploeger 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 McCorquodale
- 04Zachary PloegerYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Educator in Pipestone who earned a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. Graduated from Pipestone Area Schools.
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: Zachary Ploeger
6 sourced01Priorities1 sourced position
Says his top priority is growing Pipestone's population and economy.
My top priority is growing Pipestone’s population and economy.”
Own statementPipestone County Star · Oct 8, 2026Link
02Recreation center1 sourced position
Supports the proposed Ewert Recreation Center but does not want the entire cost placed on local taxpayers.
My support comes with an important financial principle: I do not want the entire cost of a major project simply placed on local taxpayers.”
Own statementPipestone County Star · Oct 8, 2026Link
03Historic buildings1 sourced position
Supports renovating and preserving the Carnegie building, while saying taxpayers should not automatically pay the entire cost.
I support renovating and preserving the Carnegie building and finding a productive long-term use for it.”
Own statementPipestone County Star · Oct 8, 2026Link
04Utility rates1 sourced position
Shares concern that utility bills are high and wants the city to look for responsible ways to lower them while maintaining infrastructure.
I share the concern that utility bills are high, and I believe we should look for responsible ways to reduce the burden on residents whenever possible.”
Own statementPipestone County Star · Oct 8, 2026Link
05Vacant downtown buildings1 sourced position
Says the city should talk with owners, connect them with developers and market the properties, since it cannot decide their future itself.
I would like us to change the question from simply, “What do we do about these empty buildings?” to, “What would it take to make these properties economically productive again?””
Own statementPipestone County Star · Oct 8, 2026Link
06Blight1 sourced position
Says owners should get reasonable chances to fix problems, and the city should enforce its ordinances when voluntary efforts fail.
When voluntary efforts fail, the city has a responsibility to consistently enforce its ordinances.”
Own statementPipestone County Star · Oct 8, 2026Link
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