Rice City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Paula K.
Kampa
Paula K. Kampa, the incumbent, is running for Rice City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Andrew Duke
- 02Paula K. KampaYou’re reading
- 03Kenneth NodoIncumbent
Background
- About
- Rice City Council member who has worked in the insurance business as an agency owner for 35 years.
Incumbents Paula Kampa and Kenneth Nodo are being challenged by Andrew Duke for two council seats. Benton County Herald · Sep 26, 2026
On the record: Paula K. Kampa
7 sourced01Ballot listing1 sourced position
Listed on the Minnesota Secretary of State candidate list for Council Member (Rice).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of StateLink
02Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Rice City Council in 2022 (won).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2022Link
03Growth and planning1 sourced position
Said the city must plan ahead so infrastructure keeps pace with development.
As our community grows, we need to plan ahead and make sure infrastructure keeps pace with development.”
Own statementBenton County Herald · Sep 26, 2026Link
04Taxes and roads1 sourced position
Said the council should prioritize projects, seek grants and manage existing resources before considering tax increases.
The council must prioritize projects, seek grants and other funding opportunities, and carefully manage existing resources before considering tax increases.”
Own statementBenton County Herald · Sep 26, 2026Link
05Water supply1 sourced position
Named managing growth, roads and infrastructure, and city services such as water supply and well placement as the biggest issues.
Own statementBenton County Herald · Sep 26, 2026Link
06Zoning1 sourced position
Said the council should regularly review zoning and land-use plans.
The council should also regularly review zoning and land-use plans so development occurs in an organized and sustainable manner.”
Own statementBenton County Herald · Sep 26, 2026Link
07Communication1 sourced position
Said residents deserve to know what decisions are being made and why.
Residents deserve to know what decisions are being made, why they are needed and how they affect the community.”
Own statementBenton County Herald · Sep 26, 2026Link
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