Princeton Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Nick
Taylor
Nick Taylor is running for mayor of Princeton in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jack Edmonds.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Jack EdmondsIncumbent
- 02Nick TaylorYou’re reading
Background
- About
- State of Minnesota investigative specialist with a master's degree in higher education administration.
- Campaign website
- www.mayortaylor.com
Council members Jenny Gerold, Nick Taylor and Ben Lewis have terms ending December 31, 2026; Dericka Haugan's term ends December 31, 2028. City of Princeton
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: Nick Taylor
10 sourced01Growth and development1 sourced position
Said he wants Princeton to become more business and development-friendly while retaining its charm.
becoming more business and development-friendly, while retaining our charm”
Own statementPrinceton Union-Times · Oct 8, 2026Link
02Electric utility5 sourced positions
Told the utilities commission in July 2026 that, with the information he had, he did not want the industrial park acquisition to continue.
So, with the information I have right now, I would say I am not comfortable with this. I don’t want it to continue.”
Own statementPrinceton Union-Times · Jul 30, 2026Link
Said in December 2025 that the council was not in a position to commit on a sale of the electric utility without all the information.
I don’t think any of us are in a position here tonight to make a decision to commit to something without all the information”
Own statementPrinceton Union-Times · Jan 1, 2026Link
Moved the amended motion and voted yes on directing staff to draft a letter asking Princeton Public Utilities to cease pursuing the industrial park territory from Connexus (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council votePrinceton City Council minutes, July 9, 2026 · Jul 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on the motion to cancel the council's meeting with Connexus Energy (passed 3-2, February 2026).
Council votePrinceton City Council minutes, February 12, 2026 · Feb 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Seconded the motion and voted yes on tabling Resolution 25-69 supporting Princeton Public Utilities (passed 4-1, December 2025).
Council votePrinceton City Council minutes, December 23, 2025 · Dec 23, 2025LinkHow the council voted
03Property taxes and budget3 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 25-70 adopting the 2026 budget and a 4.69% levy increase (passed unanimously, December 2025).
Council votePrinceton City Council minutes, December 23, 2025 · Dec 23, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Seconded the motion and voted yes on Resolution 26-48 setting the preliminary 2027 levy, calculated at a 15.8% increase (passed unanimously, September 2026).
Council votePrinceton City Council minutes, September 24, 2026 · Sep 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Lists reducing the debt burden, keeping a high bond rating and pursuing alternative funding models among his campaign priorities.
Reduce the debt burden, maintain a high bond rating, and pursue alternative funding models”
Own statementTaylor for Mayor (campaign website)Link
04Transparency1 sourced position
Proposes a new open forum model at city meetings with more time for each member of the public to speak.
Pilot a new open forum model during city meetings, including extended time for each member of the public to speak, and time for response from the mayor, council, or city staff”
Own statementTaylor for Mayor (campaign website)Link
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Nick Taylor: their words and their votes on the same issue
Industrial park electric
In their words
Told the utilities commission in July 2026 that, with the information he had, he did not want the industrial park acquisition to continue.
Jul 30, 2026 ·Princeton Union-Times · Jul 30, 2026
On the record
Moved the amended motion and voted yes on directing staff to draft a letter asking Princeton Public Utilities to cease pursuing the industrial park territory from Connexus (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Jul 9, 2026 ·Princeton City Council minutes, July 9, 2026 · Jul 9, 2026
Property taxes and budget
In their words
Lists reducing the debt burden, keeping a high bond rating and pursuing alternative funding models among his campaign priorities.
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution 25-70 adopting the 2026 budget and a 4.69% levy increase (passed unanimously, December 2025).
Dec 23, 2025 ·Princeton City Council minutes, December 23, 2025 · Dec 23, 2025
Seconded the motion and voted yes on Resolution 26-48 setting the preliminary 2027 levy, calculated at a 15.8% increase (passed unanimously, September 2026).
Sep 24, 2026 ·Princeton City Council minutes, September 24, 2026 · Sep 24, 2026
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