Rock Creek City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Sam
Christenson
Sam Christenson, the incumbent, is running for Rock Creek City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Sam ChristensonYou’re reading
- 02Nehemiah Giller
- 03Andrew Olson
Background
- About
- Rock Creek City Council member who serves as the council's Zoning Enforcement Officer.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
Sam Christenson, Nehemiah Giller and Andrew Olson are running for two City Council seats. Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Sam Christenson
13 sourced01Fire protection3 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
As summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said that although he originally voted against transitioning to 100% fire protection coverage through Rush City, he is very pleased with the success of the partnership.
Own statementCity of Rock Creek · Jun 4, 2026Link
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
02Code enforcement1 sourced position
As summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Proposed capping accumulated administrative citations, suggesting 25% of the property's taxable market value as a starting point.
Own statementCity of Rock Creek · Aug 6, 2026Link
03Public works equipment1 sourced position
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
04Budget and levy2 sourced positions
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
05Septic rules1 sourced position
Voted no 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
06City finances1 sourced position
Voted no on approving the City Financial Report for 2024 (passed 3-2, Feb. 2025).
Council voteCity of Rock Creek · Feb 6, 2025LinkHow the council voted
07City 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
08City office1 sourced position
As summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said everyone in the city office should be required to take Data Privacy Act training every year.
Own statementCity of Rock Creek · Aug 6, 2026Link
09Past candidacies2 sourced positions
Ran for Rock Creek City Council in 2022 as a nonpartisan candidate (won).
Council voteMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2022Link
Ran for Mayor of Rock Creek in 2024 as a nonpartisan candidate (lost).
Council voteMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 5, 2024Link
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Sam Christenson: their words and their votes on the same issue
Fire provider
In their words
Said that although he originally voted against transitioning to 100% fire protection coverage through Rush City, he is very pleased with the success of the partnership.
Jun 4, 2026 ·As summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·City of Rock Creek · Jun 4, 2026
On the record
Voted no on contracting with Rush City for 100% of Rock Creek's fire protection starting in 2024 (passed 3-2, Dec. 2023).
Dec 7, 2023 ·City of Rock Creek · Dec 7, 2023
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