Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Rogers Mayor & City Council Election 2026
3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check
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The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
Mayor
UnopposedCity Council
Vote for up to 2- John Patrick DierbergerFiled as a Nonpartisan candidate for Rogers City Council on June 2, 2026.3sourced
- Christian GramsStaff operations and training specialist for the Department of the Army who has coached youth hockey.4sourced
Adam HuntRogers Planning Commission member, and CEO and Partner of Fuze Real Estate.4sourced
- Rick IhliRetired food-industry worker and former Rogers mayor, planning commissioner and council member.4sourced
Voters choose a mayor and two council members. Kevin Jullie is running unopposed for mayor; four candidates are running for the two council seats.
Also on your Nov 3 ballot
We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.
- Governor
- Amy Klobuchar · Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Lisa Demuth · Republican
- Steven Young · Green
- U.S. Senate
- Peggy Flanagan · Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Michele Tafoya · Republican
- Marisa Simonetti · Independent
- Rebecca Whiting · Libertarian
- Also statewideSecretary of State · State Auditor · Attorney General · Associate Justice - Supreme Court · Judge - Court of Appeals
- U.S. HouseDistrict 3
- State SenateDistrict 34
- State House of RepresentativesDistrict 34A
- Statewide measures1 on the ballot: the state's official explanations
Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.
Already on the council, not on the ballot
Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.
What the next council decides
01Civic Campus (City Hall and police)4 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council approved the sale of $39,235,000 in bonds in August 2026 to finance the Civic Campus, which will house City Hall, the Police Department and Information Services.
What's on the tableHow the project's costs are paid and when the debt payments reach the property tax levy.
- On Aug. 25, 2026 the council voted 5-0 to approve the competitive negotiated sale of $39,235,000 in General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2026B. Rogers City Council minutes, Aug 25 2026 · Aug 25, 2026
- The bonds carry a 20-year term and can be prepaid on or after February 1, 2036. Rogers City Council minutes, Aug 25 2026 · Aug 25, 2026
- On July 28, 2026 the council voted 5-0 to accept Bid Package #2, including a $75,000 lightning-protection alternate. Rogers City Council minutes, Jul 28 2026 · Jul 28, 2026
- Finance staff said cash on hand would cover the first debt payment, so the campus would not affect the 2027 levy and its impact is expected in 2028. Rogers City Council budget work session minutes, Aug 10 2026 · Aug 10, 2026
022027 property tax levy4 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council certified a preliminary 2027 levy of $20,088,007, a 19.28% increase; the final levy can stay the same or go down but not up.
What's on the tableThe final 2027 levy and budget, which the council sets in December 2026.
- The preliminary levy is $20,088,007, a 19.28% increase, with an estimated tax rate of 44.999%. Rogers City Council minutes, Sep 8 2026 · Sep 8, 2026
- A median-valued home of $466,800 would see an estimated increase of $276.00 per year. Rogers City Council minutes, Sep 8 2026 · Sep 8, 2026
- The council voted 4-0 on Sep. 8, 2026 to approve the preliminary levy resolution. Rogers City Council minutes, Sep 8 2026 · Sep 8, 2026
- The council set a Dec. 8, 2026 meeting, open for public comment, for the 2027 final budget and levy certification. Rogers City Council minutes, Sep 8 2026 · Sep 8, 2026
032050 Comprehensive Plan and growth3 sourced facts
Where it standsA consultant team is writing the 2050 Comprehensive Plan, expected to be complete by or near the end of 2027.
What's on the tableHow the next council guides growth, housing and services in the 2050 plan.
- A June 18 to July 21, 2026 community survey for the plan received 251 responses. Rogers Planning Commission minutes, Aug 3 2026 · Aug 3, 2026
- In that survey, 56% cited growth happening too fast and 56% cited traffic and congestion as concerns. Rogers Planning Commission minutes, Aug 3 2026 · Aug 3, 2026
- Half of survey respondents said no additional housing is needed. Rogers Planning Commission minutes, Aug 3 2026 · Aug 3, 2026
04Police and fire staffing4 sourced facts
Where it standsStaff presented 2027 requests for more police and fire staffing and a fire duty-crew model during the August 2026 budget workshops.
What's on the tableWhich police and fire positions are funded in the 2027 budget and when Fire Station 3 is built.
- The fire chief requested $75,000 to staff three firefighters from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM Monday through Thursday. Rogers City Council budget work session minutes, Aug 10 2026 · Aug 10, 2026
- The fire chief recommended postponing construction of Station 3. Rogers City Council budget work session minutes, Aug 10 2026 · Aug 10, 2026
- The police chief outlined requests for a sixth sergeant and a full-time property and evidence clerk. Rogers City Council budget work session minutes, Aug 10 2026 · Aug 10, 2026
- The fire department has 29 active paid-on-call firefighters against 45 authorized positions. Rogers City Council minutes, Aug 25 2026 · Aug 25, 2026
05Backyard chickens3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council adopted an ordinance in August 2026 allowing backyard chickens on smaller lots; it takes effect in 2027 with new permitting software.
What's on the tableHow the city licenses and enforces backyard chickens once the ordinance takes effect.
- The council adopted Ordinance 2026-14 on Aug. 13, 2026, 4-1, with Joel Brockman opposed. Rogers City Council minutes, Aug 13 2026 · Aug 13, 2026
- Lots under 0.20 acres may not keep chickens; lots of 0.20 to under 0.50 acres may keep six. Rogers City Council minutes, Aug 13 2026 · Aug 13, 2026
- Staff said enforcement would be complaint-based and that the ordinance will not take effect until 2027. Rogers City Council minutes, Aug 13 2026 · Aug 13, 2026
2 notes on these statements
Kevin Jullie is running unopposed for mayor. Press and News · Sep 17, 2026
The terms of Shannon Klick, Mark Eiden and Amy Enga are the three seats up this year. Press and News
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1. How should Rogers handle the Civic Campus (City Hall and police) project?
2. What should guide the 2050 Comprehensive Plan on growth?
3. Should Rogers allow backyard chickens on smaller residential lots?
Key dates
- Absentee voting begins by mail or at the Hennepin County Government CenterCity of RogersSep 18, 2026
- Register in advance to save time on Election DayCity of RogersOct 13, 2026
- Early voting in Rogers begins (Rogers Community Room, 21201 Memorial Drive)City of RogersOct 16, 2026
- Early voting in Rogers endsCity of RogersNov 2, 2026
- Election Day, polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.City of RogersNov 3, 2026
The seat math
1 stay (not up this year): Joel Brockman3 on this ballot
5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.
- The Rogers City Council is made up of four council members and the mayor. City of Rogers
- The mayor is elected every two years, and council members serve four-year terms with two on the ballot every two years. City of Rogers
- The mayor makes and seconds motions that carry on five-member tallies, as the council's minutes show. Rogers City Council minutes, Aug 25 2026 · Aug 25, 2026
- Hennepin County lists the Rogers offices on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot as mayor and two council members. Hennepin County
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