Shakopee Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Matt Lehman

Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)

8 candidates · 3 seats5 sourced positions

Matt Lehman, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Shakopee in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Angelica Contreras and Julian Rodriguez.

Early voting begins at Shakopee City Hall · Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Mayor of Shakopee, in elected city office since January 2002.

Matt Lehman's term as Mayor and Jim DuLaney's council term both expire December 31, 2026. City of Shakopee

Where Matt Lehman stands: positions on the record

Property tax levy1 sourced position

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

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
On his campaign site, says TIF returns nearly all property taxes from projects to those projects while current taxpayers fund the city services they need, and supports tax incentives for jobs with high wages.
Own statementMatt Lehman for Mayor (campaign site)

City spending1 sourced position

Voted no on transferring $475,000 to the Buildings Fund and $1,850,000 to the Parks Development Fund from 2025 year-end general fund balance (passed 4-1, Apr 2026).
Council voteShakopee City Council minutes, Apr 7 2026 · Apr 7, 2026

Public utilities1 sourced position

Voted no on amending 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

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