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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Rush City Mayor & Council Election 2026

4 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 6 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Voters elect a mayor, two council members, and one council member in a special election to fill a vacancy in the term expiring January 1, 2029.

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What the next council decides

012027 budget and levy4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council approved a preliminary 2027 budget and levy; the final levy is set in December and can only go down.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 levy and budget.

02Fire department and pension3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council raised the Fire Relief Association pension to $4,700 per year and approved 2027–2031 fire contracts with neighboring townships and Rock Creek.

What's on the tableFuture pension levels and the city's share of fire service costs.

03New city hall and fire hall3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council is gathering quotes for a feasibility study on building a new city hall, Sheriff's contract office and fire hall.

What's on the tableWhether to fund a feasibility study and pursue a new building.

04Golf carts on city streets3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council adopted Ordinance 2026-02 allowing permitted golf carts on designated roadways near Bulrush Golf Club.

What's on the tableWhether to keep, expand or narrow the streets where golf carts may drive.

05Housing development3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn February 2026 the council approved a purchase agreement for Irving 4th Addition, and in August 2026 it asked the city attorney to draft simple homeowner association documents for the addition.

What's on the tableThe rules and terms for new housing developments.

3 notes on these statements

Diana Flaten and Frank Storm are the only two candidates on the ballot for the two regular council seats. City of Rush City · Nov 3, 2026

Diana Flaten was appointed in May 2025 to fill a vacant council seat until Tom Schneider could return or until the November 3, 2026 general election, whichever came first. City of Rush City · May 12, 2025

Council applicants were told in May 2025 that a special election would be held for this seat with the November 3, 2026 general election unless Councilor Schneider returned first. City of Rush City · May 12, 2025

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  1. 1. Where should golf carts be allowed on Rush City streets?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted5 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

1 stay (not up this year): Linda Fraley4 on this ballot

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

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