Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Rosemount Mayor & City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

5 candidates

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The candidates

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Mayor · Unopposed

Jeffery D. WeisenselIncumbentMayor; term ends January 4, 20274sourced

City Council · Vote for up to 2

Abdirahman Ahmed AbdulleEducator, school leader and entrepreneur raising four children in Rosemount. He describes experience building educational programs and businesses.3sourced
Justin Buehler-HoardRosemount resident since 2019 who worked in heavy industry, including as head of safety and training. He later went back to school for a master's program and law school.4sourced
Paul EsslerIncumbentCouncilmember; term ends January 4, 20276sourced
Tami KlimpelIncumbentCouncilmember; term ends January 4, 20276sourced

Voters are choosing the mayor, who is unopposed, and two at-large City Council members, all for four-year terms.

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Jeffery D. Weisensel is the only candidate who filed for Mayor, and no primary was needed. Sun ThisWeek

Paul Essler and Tami Klimpel are the incumbents running for the two open at-large seats. Pioneer Press · Aug 30, 2026

Rosemount's minutes record each vote as a tally with the mover and seconder, and name only members who voted no, so votes shown here are who moved or seconded a motion or who dissented. Rosemount City Council minutes, 2025-08-04 · Aug 4, 2025

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Heidi FreskeCouncilmember; term ends January 20296sourced Paul TheisenCouncilmember; term ends January 20294sourced

Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

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Match quiz2 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesData centers, Property taxes and the city levy, Water quality Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Early voting begins

Fri, Oct 16, 2026

All key dates

What the next council decides

Data centers

Where it standsA one-year moratorium adopted in April 2026 bars new data center applications while the city studies their impact.

What's on the tableWhether and under what rules to allow another data center after the moratorium ends in April 2027.

The council voted unanimously on April 21, 2026 to adopt a one-year moratorium on new data center developments. Sun ThisWeek · Apr 21, 2026
The interim ordinance says no application for the establishment or expansion of a data center shall be accepted, processed or approved during the moratorium. City of Rosemount · Apr 21, 2026
A Meta data center under construction on former UMore Park land is planned to open later in 2026, and the moratorium does not interfere with it. Sun ThisWeek · Apr 21, 2026
In December 2025 the council approved a $100,000 pre-application escrow agreement with Jimnist, LLC for a potential future development, and staff said no application had been filed. Rosemount City Council minutes, 2025-12-16 · Dec 16, 2025

Property taxes and the city levy

Where it standsStaff proposed a 2027 levy increase of 9.76% plus a 4.5% increase for debt on the police and public works campus.

What's on the tableHow much the city levies and spends, including public safety staffing and parks projects.

The Sept 24, 2026 agenda packet shows staff proposing a 2027 operating budget increase of 10.84% and a property tax levy increase of 9.76% ($2,131,815). Rosemount City Council special meeting agenda packet, Sep 24, 2026 · Sep 24, 2026
The packet says debt for the police and public works campus adds a 4.5% levy increase, for a cumulative 14.26%, or $83 plus $50 a year on a median valued home. Rosemount City Council special meeting agenda packet, Sep 24, 2026 · Sep 24, 2026
The packet says the council sets the levy ceiling in September and can reduce the levy before final authorization in December. Rosemount City Council special meeting agenda packet, Sep 24, 2026 · Sep 24, 2026
For 2026, the preliminary budget showed an 8.2% levy increase, 13.20% with the 5% debt increase for the police and public works campus. Rosemount City Council minutes, 2025-09-16 · Sep 16, 2025

Water quality

Where it standsThe city is monitoring manganese and gross alpha in its water and has started a free filter pitcher program for infants.

What's on the tableWhether and how to pay for water treatment and what interim help to give residents.

In June 2026 the council approved a voluntary program offering free water filter pitchers to households with children under 12 months old, tied to manganese levels in the city's water. Rosemount City Council minutes, 2026-06-02 · Jun 2, 2026
In December 2025 the public works director said staff had completed multiple quarters of manganese monitoring and was working with state agencies on any needed water treatment. Rosemount City Council minutes, 2025-12-16 · Dec 16, 2025
In May 2026 staff said work continued on gross alpha and other water issues in Rosemount. Rosemount City Council minutes, 2026-05-05 · May 5, 2026

Parks and indoor ice

Where it standsThe city's Built to Play plan includes indoor ice, a full-size baseball field and Central Park upgrades, with design work underway.

What's on the tableWhich recreation projects to build, in what order, and how to pay for them.

In March 2026 the council approved a contract of up to $200,000 with JLG Architects to gather community input and design an indoor ice complex. Rosemount City Council minutes, 2026-03-17 · Mar 17, 2026
At a September 2026 work session staff updated the council on indoor ice options, a possible land swap, and a full-size baseball field to be ready to bid by January. Rosemount City Council work session minutes, Sep 1, 2026 (in Sep 15 agenda packet) · Sep 1, 2026
The 2026-2035 capital plan adopted in December 2025 lists a potential indoor recreation facility. Rosemount City Council minutes, 2025-12-16 · Dec 16, 2025

Housing and commercial growth

Where it standsThe council approved plans for commercial and high-density residential use at the former city hall site and asked the developer to pursue senior housing.

What's on the tableWhat mix of retail and housing is allowed on remaining developable land.

In August 2025 the council approved a land use amendment, rezoning and plats for the Aspen Fields site, 4-1. Rosemount City Council minutes, 2025-08-04 · Aug 4, 2025
Staff said the concept plan envisions two commercial strip centers and a daycare, and the council said it favors senior housing and asked the developer to push for it. Rosemount City Council minutes, 2025-08-04 · Aug 4, 2025

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1. What should Rosemount do about new data centers once the moratorium ends in April 2027?
2. What kind of housing should be allowed next to new commercial areas?

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Key dates

In-person absentee voting beginsMinnesota Secretary of StateSep 18, 2026
Early voting beginsMinnesota Secretary of StateOct 16, 2026
Last day to vote early in personMinnesota Secretary of StateNov 2, 2026
Election DayCity of RosemountNov 3, 2026

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Heidi Freske, Paul Theisen3 on this ballot

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

The Rosemount City Council is composed of the Mayor and four Council members, all elected by the entire city rather than by district or ward. City of Rosemount
In 2026, one Mayor seat and two City Council seats, all for four-year terms, are on the November 3 ballot. City of Rosemount

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