Princeton City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Michael
Heselton
Michael Heselton is running for Princeton City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Victoria Hallin.
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The race · City Council
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Background
- About
- Self-employed Princeton resident who serves on the Parks Board and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
Jack Edmonds, Nick Taylor, Cailie Derifield, Annette St. Martin, Angelo Vita, Michael Heselton and Victoria Hallin were listed for the Princeton Area Chamber's Sept. 16, 2026 city council forum, which was livestreamed. Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce
The candidates on the ballot are Jack Edmonds and Nick Taylor for mayor; Cailie Derifield, Annette St. Martin and Angelo Vita for two council seats; and Victoria Hallin and Michael Heselton for the special election council seat. Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Michael Heselton
4 sourced01Growth and development3 sourced positions
Said he wants to prioritize maintaining what the city already has while planning thoughtfully for the future.
I believe in responsible spending, transparent decision making, listening to residents and prioritizing the maintenance of what we already have while planning thoughtfully for the future.”
Own statementPrinceton Union-Times · Oct 8, 2026Link
As a Planning Commission member, seconded the motion and voted yes on a lot split selling 4.39 acres of Oak Knoll Cemetery land to the Mille Lacs County Agricultural Society (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Commission votePrinceton Planning Commission minutes, May 18, 2026 · May 18, 2026Link
As a Planning Commission member, seconded the motion and voted yes to call a public hearing on zoning amendments tied to the subdivision standards rewrite (passed 4-0, August 2026).
Commission votePrinceton Planning Commission minutes, August 17, 2026 · Aug 17, 2026Link
02Property taxes and budget1 sourced position
Said the city should carefully evaluate costs and alternatives before taking on new projects.
These should be addressed by carefully evaluating costs and alternatives before taking on new projects, prioritizing maintenance of what we already have and making city decisions and information easier for residents to understand and access.”
Own statementPrinceton Union-Times · Oct 8, 2026Link
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