Rockford City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Nick
Morter
Nick Morter is running for Rockford City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Tom BermelIncumbent
- 02Wyatt GutzkeIncumbent
- 03Nick MorterYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Nick Morter is president of a landscape company and chairs the Rockford Planning & Zoning Commission. He is also a Rockford firefighter.
Three candidates are running for two four-year council seats: Tom Bermel, Wyatt Gutzke and Nick Morter. Crow River News · Sep 24, 2026
In 2022, Wyatt Gutzke and Michael Werman won the two council seats; Nick Morter received 690 votes. Crow River News · Nov 17, 2022
On the record: Nick Morter
5 sourced01Growth1 sourced position
from the candidate's written answers to the Crow River News 2026 voter guide
Says Rockford most needs commercial and industrial development that expands the tax base and creates local jobs.
Rockford needs responsible commercial and industrial development that expands the tax base, creates quality local jobs, and provides goods and services residents currently leave town to access.”
Own statementCrow River News · Sep 24, 2026Link
02City spending1 sourced position
from the candidate's written answers to the Crow River News 2026 voter guide
Names responsible growth and fiscal accountability as his key platform issue.
I believe City government should listen to residents, consider different perspectives and make informed decisions based on long-term community needs rather than simply spending because funds are available.”
Own statementCrow River News · Sep 24, 2026Link
03Sidewalks and trails1 sourced position
from the candidate's written answers to the Crow River News 2024 voter guide
In 2024, said he would develop a long-term plan to build sidewalks and walking trails across the community.
I would develop a long-term plan to build sidewalks and walking trails that tie the community together.”
Own statementCrow River News · Oct 3, 2024Link
04Downtown1 sourced position
from the candidate's written answers to the Crow River News 2024 voter guide
In 2024, said he wants to help develop the downtown district into a place people would visit for a day.
I want to help develop our downtown district into an area where people would want to visit and spend a day enjoying our City.”
Own statementCrow River News · Oct 3, 2024Link
05Past races1 sourced position
Ran for Rockford City Council in 2024 as a nonpartisan candidate (lost).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 5, 2024Link
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