Shakopee City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Jim DuLaney
Candidate for City Council (incumbent)
Jim DuLaney, the incumbent, is running for Shakopee City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 2 seats.
Early voting begins at Shakopee City Hall · Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Council member who chairs the US 169 Corridor Coalition and is a Shakopee Public Utilities commissioner.
- Campaign website
- www.dulaneyforcitycouncil.com
Matt Lehman's term as Mayor and Jim DuLaney's council term both expire December 31, 2026. City of Shakopee
Where Jim DuLaney stands: positions on the record
Property tax levy2 sourced positions
Voted no on approving the 2026 property tax levy and 2026 annual budget (passed 3-2, Dec 2025).
Council voteShakopee City Council minutes, Dec 16 2025 · Dec 16, 2025
Lists reasonable and stable property taxes as a campaign priority.
Own statementJim DuLaney for City Council
Tax increment financing2 sourced positions
Voted no on the tax increment financing plan for TIF District No. 22 (passed 3-2, May 2026).
Council voteShakopee City Council minutes, May 5 2026 · May 5, 2026
In a 2025 Q&A on his campaign site, said he is cautious about tax increment financing and believes growth must pay for itself.
“I believe growth must pay for itself. Existing residents should not bear the cost of services for future development. That’s why I’m cautious about Tax Increment Financing (TIF).”
Own statementJim DuLaney for City Council
Growth and annexation1 sourced position
Seconded the motion to approve an annexation of property (Resolution R2026-060, passed 5-0, Apr 2026).
Council voteShakopee City Council minutes, Apr 21 2026 · Apr 21, 2026
Public utilities1 sourced position
Moved to approve the amendment to the Shakopee Public Utilities franchise agreement for large power users (passed 3-2, Apr 2026).
Council voteShakopee City Council minutes, Apr 7 2026 · Apr 7, 2026
What Jim DuLaney said vs. how Jim DuLaney voted
Property tax levy
In their words
Lists reasonable and stable property taxes as a campaign priority.
On the record
Voted no on approving the 2026 property tax levy and 2026 annual budget (passed 3-2, Dec 2025).
Dec 16, 2025 ·Shakopee City Council minutes, Dec 16 2025 · Dec 16, 2025
Tax increment financing
In their words
In a 2025 Q&A on his campaign site, said he is cautious about tax increment financing and believes growth must pay for itself.
On the record
Voted no on the tax increment financing plan for TIF District No. 22 (passed 3-2, May 2026).
May 5, 2026 ·Shakopee City Council minutes, May 5 2026 · May 5, 2026
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