Sauk Rapids City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Nicholas
Sauer
Nicholas Sauer, the incumbent, is running for Sauk Rapids City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Joe Kampa
- 02Christian Kirmeier
- 03Nicholas SauerYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Sauk Rapids council member first elected in 2012. Reelected twice, per his 2024 Herald profile.
On the record: Nicholas Sauer
4 sourced01Business incentives1 sourced position
Moved the motion to authorize resolutions supporting Millerbernd's applications to the state Minnesota Investment Fund and Jobs Creation Fund (passed unanimously, Sep 14, 2026).
Council voteSauk Rapids City Council Sep 28, 2026 agenda packet (includes Sep 14 minutes) · Sep 14, 2026Link
02Rental housing2 sourced positions
In Aug 2024 said rental prices online are higher than a mortgage would be, making it harder for someone to live there.
A lot of the rental (prices) I've seen online are higher than what a mortgage would be, so it would make something more difficult for someone to live there”
Own statementSt. Cloud Times · Aug 27, 2024Link
In Oct 2024, as a mayoral candidate, said he is not opposed to rental properties and does not want to stop all rentals, but that there has to be a balance.
03Public input1 sourced position
In a 2024 Herald candidate profile, said he would like to see the city implement office hours for the public to ask council members and staff questions.
I would like to see Sauk Rapids implement “office hours.””
Own statementBenton County Herald · Oct 12, 2024Link
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