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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Rice Lake Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Voters citywide elect two councilors (the top two win) and, in a special election, the mayor.

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What the next council decides

012027 budget and property tax levy3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 Mayor Jayme Heim presented the proposed 2027 levy and said the city hopes to bring it closer to a 3% increase.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 property tax levy, to be set on December 14, 2026.

02Rice Lake Road corridor sewer and water3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn February 2026 the council hired SEH for $24,740 to design sewer and water main extensions around the Rice Lake corridor.

What's on the tableWhether and how to pay for building the sewer and water extensions.

03New apartments and stormwater3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn April 2026 the council approved the preliminary plan for up to 13 apartments at 4095 E Calvary Rd.

What's on the tableFinal approval of the project and how drainage from new development is handled.

04MN Power service center3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn January 2026 the council decided that MN Power's proposed service center did not need an Environmental Impact Statement.

What's on the tableZoning and permits for the project as it moves forward.

05Data centers2 sourced facts

Where it standsRice Lake has no data center proposal; in May 2026 a resident raised a data center vote in Hermantown.

What's on the tableWhether the city adopts rules for data centers.

2 notes on these statements

Jayme Heim is the only candidate for mayor. Minnesota Secretary of State

KAXE did not receive questionnaire responses from Michael Jeka, Darrel Johnson or Lisa Walz. KAXE · Sep 28, 2026

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  1. 1. How much should Rice Lake's 2027 property tax levy go up?

  2. 2. Should Rice Lake extend sewer and water mains along the Rice Lake Road corridor?

  3. 3. Should Rice Lake approve apartment projects like the one on E Calvary Rd?

  4. 4. Was the city right that MN Power's service center did not need a full Environmental Impact Statement?

  5. 5. When should Rice Lake set rules for data centers?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted6 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Mike Hendrickson, Bob Quade3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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