Sauk Centre City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Joseph
Fuechtmann
Joseph Fuechtmann, the incumbent, is running for Sauk Centre City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Alexandra Evenson
- 02Joseph FuechtmannYou’re reading
- 03Heidi LeachIncumbent
- 04Robert G Nelson
- 05Patrick Winters
Background
- About
- Joe Fuechtmann is a senior business lender at Minnesota National Bank and a Sauk Centre City Council member. He has served eight years on the council, has 14 years on the Sauk Centre Fire Department and is treasurer of the Sauk Centre Youth Baseball Association.
On the record: Joseph Fuechtmann
13 sourced01Highway 712 sourced positions
from the candidate's written answers to the Sauk Centre Herald questionnaire
Named the U.S. 71 reconstruction, infrastructure upgrades and civic arena needs as the biggest issues.
The biggest issues will be the U.S. 71 reconstruction project, infrastructure upgrades and the needs at the civic arena.”
Own statementSauk Centre Herald · Oct 1, 2026Link
Moved and voted yes on receiving the feasibility study and calling a public hearing for Highway 71 Phase I improvements (passed 4-1, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Sauk Centre · Apr 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Growth and development1 sourced position
from the candidate's written answers to the Sauk Centre Herald questionnaire
Said the council should support responsible growth while keeping stability and making sure infrastructure keeps pace.
The council’s role is to support responsible growth while maintaining stability.”
Own statementSauk Centre Herald · Oct 1, 2026Link
03Direction of the city1 sourced position
from the candidate's written answers to the Sauk Centre Herald questionnaire
Said he is encouraged, citing developable land, redevelopment areas, new housing in Authors Addition and a planned apartment.
Yes, we have developable land to attract new businesses, areas for redevelopment, new housing opportunities in Authors Addition and a new apartment planned.”
Own statementSauk Centre Herald · Oct 1, 2026Link
04State flag1 sourced position
Voted no on Resolution No. 2026-22, declaring the city will not fly the official Minnesota State Flag adopted in 2024 (passed 3-1 with one abstention, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Sauk Centre · Apr 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Short-term rentals1 sourced position
Seconded and voted yes on Ordinance No. 855, allowing short-term vacation rentals by conditional use permit in the C-1 Central Business District outside the Congested District (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Sauk Centre · Jul 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Housing2 sourced positions
Seconded and voted yes on a conditional use permit for a 24-unit apartment building at 838 Cates Estates Drive, with added stop signs (passed 3-1, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Sauk Centre · Sep 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Seconded and voted yes on tabling the Cates Estates apartment permit so staff could bring back a sidewalk or trail proposal (passed 4-1, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Sauk Centre · Aug 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Property taxes2 sourced positions
Voted yes on the preliminary 2027 property tax levy of $3,044,762, a 5.38% increase (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Sauk Centre · Sep 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Seconded and voted yes on the final 2026 city budget (passed 4-1, December 2025).
Council voteCity of Sauk Centre · Dec 3, 2025LinkHow the council voted
08Local sales tax1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution No. 2026-05, asking the Legislature to raise the cap on the city's local option sales tax collections to $20 million (passed 5-0, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Sauk Centre · Jan 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
09Early voting1 sourced position
Seconded and voted yes on an agreement with Stearns County for in-city early voting in the 2026 primary and general elections (passed 3-2, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Sauk Centre · Apr 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
10Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Sauk Centre City Council in 2022 as a nonpartisan candidate (won).
Council voteMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2022Link
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Joseph Fuechtmann: their words and their votes on the same issue
Highway 71
In their words
Named the U.S. 71 reconstruction, infrastructure upgrades and civic arena needs as the biggest issues.
Oct 1, 2026 ·from the candidate's written answers to the Sauk Centre Herald questionnaire ·Sauk Centre Herald · Oct 1, 2026
On the record
Moved and voted yes on receiving the feasibility study and calling a public hearing for Highway 71 Phase I improvements (passed 4-1, April 2026).
Apr 1, 2026 ·City of Sauk Centre · Apr 1, 2026
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