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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Robbinsdale City Council Election 2026

2 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Two of the five council seats are on the ballot, Ward 3 and Ward 4. The mayor and the Ward 1 and Ward 2 members are not up for election.

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What the next council decides

01Public camping ordinance2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council did not adopt a camping ordinance in July 2025; at a December 2025 work session members discussed hearing from experts or forming a temporary committee.

What's on the tableWhether to bring back an ordinance on camping on city property, and what services would come with it.

02Immigration ordinance2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted Ordinance No. 26-02 on March 17, 2026.

What's on the tableWhether and how to revise or extend the city's rules on staff authority in immigration matters.

032027 budget and property tax levy2 sourced facts

Where it standsStaff recommended a 6% general fund levy increase for 2027 at an August 2026 work session.

What's on the tableThe size of the 2027 levy and whether to fund a proposed Police Department leadership position.

04Second water tower1 sourced fact

Where it standsOn Sept. 1, 2026 the council approved a purchase agreement to acquire property from North Memorial Health Center for a second water tower.

What's on the tableConstruction and financing of the second water tower.

05EV charging and solar rules0 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted Ordinance No. 25-12 on electric vehicle charging stations and solar energy systems in October 2025.

What's on the tableWhether to revisit the rules for new developments.

    3 notes on these statements

    The council appointed Alejandro Caceres Aranda as the Ward 4 council member by resolution on Feb. 4, 2026. Robbinsdale City Council minutes, Feb. 4, 2026 · Feb 4, 2026

    On Jan. 6, 2026 the council adopted a resolution declaring a vacancy in the City Council and starting a process to appoint the Ward 4 seat for the remaining term. Robbinsdale City Council minutes, Jan. 6, 2026 · Jan 6, 2026

    Filing for the ballot ran May 19 to June 2, 2026; the city lists two candidates each for Ward 3 and Ward 4. City of Robbinsdale

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    1. 1. Should Robbinsdale ban camping on public property?

    2. 2. Should city law limit what city staff do in federal immigration matters?

    3. 3. Should city code require electric vehicle charging at new developments?

    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 voted3 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

    Key dates

    The seat math

    3 stay (not up this year): Raymond Blackledge, Jason Greenberg, Brad Sutton2 on this ballot

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

    • Robbinsdale has a City Council-City Manager system: the council makes city policy and the city manager is responsible for administration. City of Robbinsdale
    • The governing body is four council members and a mayor elected for staggered four-year terms. City of Robbinsdale
    • Elections for mayor and council are held in even years. City of Robbinsdale
    • The City Council meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month. City of Robbinsdale

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