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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Sandstone Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Voters citywide choose a mayor for the rest of a term that runs through 2028, from two candidates, and two council members from two candidates.

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What the next council decides

012027 budget and property tax levy3 sourced facts

Where it standsA September 2026 draft of the 2027 budget had the city levy rising 8.53%, while the city tax rate would fall because the tax base is growing.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 budget and levy, which the council adopts in December and which cannot be more than the preliminary levy.

02Water tower and water and sewer plants4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is finishing a wastewater pond phosphorus project, studying water plant upgrades, and preparing to recondition its water tower.

What's on the tableWhich water and wastewater upgrades to build and how to pay for them.

03Law enforcement contract3 sourced facts

Where it standsSandstone contracts with the Pine County Sheriff's Office for policing and in August 2026 approved the 2027 agreement with changes, including a one-year term.

What's on the tableWhat the city's law enforcement contract should look like after 2027 and how it should be funded.

04Fire department calls and costs3 sourced facts

Where it standsFire calls have risen sharply, and the council approved charging for lift assist calls starting in 2027.

What's on the tableHow to staff and fund fire service, including any joint arrangement with neighboring cities.

05Housing on city-owned land3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city agreed to sell its Basswood Court property to a private builder, whose plan was scaled back from 20 lots to 4.

What's on the tableApproving the re-plat of Basswood Court and how to use a $170,000 state housing grant.

2 notes on these statements

Julena Rahier and Jonathan Lange are the only two candidates for the two council seats. Minnesota Secretary of State

The council appointed Tyler Kotlowski in April 2026 to serve as mayor through December 2026. City of Sandstone · Apr 15, 2026

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  1. 1. What kind of law enforcement contract should Sandstone sign with Pine County?

  2. 2. Should the city charge for fire department lift assist calls?

  3. 3. What should Sandstone do with city-owned land like Basswood Court?

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 voted7 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Cassie Gaede, Randy Riley3 on this ballot

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

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