Rock Creek Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Daniel
Saumer
Daniel Saumer is running for mayor of Rock Creek in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Rock Creek City Council member who serves as Acting Mayor in the mayor's absence.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
Daniel Saumer is the only candidate for Mayor. Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Daniel Saumer
11 sourced01Fire protection2 sourced positions
Voted no on contracting with Rush City for 100% of Rock Creek's fire protection starting in 2024 (passed 3-2, Dec. 2023).
Council voteCity of Rock Creek · Dec 7, 2023LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on accepting the 2026 Rush City fire contract (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Rock Creek · May 7, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Public works equipment2 sourced positions
As summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said that, given ongoing mechanical issues with the old truck, now is the appropriate time to buy a replacement.
Own statementCity of Rock Creek · Aug 6, 2026Link
Voted yes on buying a 2026 Ford F-600 for $89,899 and a plow for $13,193.84 (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).
Council voteCity of Rock Creek · Aug 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Budget and levy3 sourced positions
As summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said the city needs to look ahead at future equipment replacement needs and plan for them in the budget.
Own statementCity of Rock Creek · Jul 7, 2026Link
Voted yes on the proposed budget summary keeping the property tax levy at $210,000 (passed 4-0, Sept. 2025).
Council voteCity of Rock Creek · Sep 4, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on the 2026 tax levy resolution, General Fund $210,000 (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
Council voteCity of Rock Creek · Dec 4, 2025LinkHow the council voted
04Septic rules1 sourced position
Voted yes on requiring septic absorption areas to be 10 feet from all property lines, including the right-of-way (passed 3-2, Nov. 2025).
Council voteCity of Rock Creek · Nov 6, 2025LinkHow the council voted
05City finances1 sourced position
Voted yes on approving the City Financial Report for 2024 (passed 3-2, Feb. 2025).
Council voteCity of Rock Creek · Feb 6, 2025LinkHow the council voted
06City administration1 sourced position
Voted yes on appointing Nancy Rys as interim City Administrator (passed 4-0, Nancy Rys abstaining, Feb. 2026).
Council voteCity of Rock Creek · Feb 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Rock Creek City Council in 2022 as a nonpartisan candidate (won).
Council voteMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2022Link
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Daniel Saumer: their words and their votes on the same issue
New plow truck
In their words
Said that, given ongoing mechanical issues with the old truck, now is the appropriate time to buy a replacement.
Aug 6, 2026 ·As summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·City of Rock Creek · Aug 6, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on buying a 2026 Ford F-600 for $89,899 and a plow for $13,193.84 (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).
Aug 18, 2026 ·City of Rock Creek · Aug 18, 2026
Budget and levy
In their words
Said the city needs to look ahead at future equipment replacement needs and plan for them in the budget.
Jul 7, 2026 ·As summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·City of Rock Creek · Jul 7, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on the 2026 tax levy resolution, General Fund $210,000 (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
Dec 4, 2025 ·City of Rock Creek · Dec 4, 2025
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