Scandia Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Steve
Kronmiller
Steve Kronmiller, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Scandia in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Mayor of Scandia; served eight years on the City Council and 12 years as a watershed district manager.
Steve Kronmiller is the only candidate on the ballot for mayor. Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Steve Kronmiller
12 sourced01Property taxes3 sourced positions
Says he fought last year to limit the city's tax increase to the rate of inflation, and that the increase was 3.4%.
Last year, I fought to limit our tax increase to the rate of inflation.”
Own statementForest Lake Times · Sep 24, 2026Link
Voted yes on Resolution 09-15-26-03 approving a 2027 preliminary levy of $3,409,526, up 6.31% (passed 4-1, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Scandia · Sep 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 12-16-25-04 certifying the 2026 property tax levy (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
Council voteCity of Scandia · Dec 16, 2025LinkHow the council voted
02Revenue1 sourced position
Says the city should raise revenue other than property taxes, using state and county grants and low- or no-cost loans.
We must also look to increasing revenues... but not through property taxes!”
Own statementForest Lake Times · Sep 24, 2026Link
03Housing1 sourced position
Points to the city allowing accessory dwelling units and says he is working with the EDA to cut unnecessary requirements in city ordinances.
Own statementForest Lake Times · Sep 24, 2026Link
04Permits1 sourced position
Says he is asking the council to examine the city's electrical permitting process to cut time and cost for residents.
Own statementForest Lake Times · Sep 24, 2026Link
05Gateway Trail2 sourced positions
Voted yes on approving plans and seeking bids for the Gateway Trail project (passed 3-1, Oct. 2025).
Council voteCity of Scandia · Oct 21, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on awarding the Gateway Trail project to Peterson Companies for $3,624,814.97 (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
Council voteCity of Scandia · Dec 16, 2025LinkHow the council voted
06Wastewater2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 12-16-25-09 approving a Clean Water Partnership loan and promissory note for the Tii Gavo septic project (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
Council voteCity of Scandia · Dec 16, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 07-21-26-06 supporting a Clean Water loan application for the Wyldewood Acres septic system (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Scandia · Jul 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Code enforcement1 sourced position
Voted yes on amending the administrative citations ordinance to let the city assess legal fees to properties violating city code (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Scandia · Sep 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Past races1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Scandia in 2024 (won).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 5, 2024Link
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Steve Kronmiller: their words and their votes on the same issue
Property taxes
In their words
Says he fought last year to limit the city's tax increase to the rate of inflation, and that the increase was 3.4%.
Sep 24, 2026 ·Forest Lake Times · Sep 24, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution 12-16-25-04 certifying the 2026 property tax levy (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
Dec 16, 2025 ·City of Scandia · Dec 16, 2025
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