Shoreview, MNVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Shoreview Mayor & City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

5 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

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Mayor · 1 seat

City Council · Vote for up to 2

Voters citywide choose the mayor and two council members; the council has five voting members including the mayor.

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Shelly MyrlandCouncilmember3sourcedCory SpringhornCouncilmember4sourced

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Match quiz6 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesProperty tax levy and budget, License plate reader cameras, Response to federal immigration enforcementKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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What the next council decides

Property tax levy and budget

Where it standsThe council adopted the 2026 city levy in December 2025, an increase of about 8.5%.

What's on the tableThe levy and budget for coming years, including whether to reaffirm or amend the 2027 budget plan adopted in December 2025.

License plate reader cameras

Where it standsThe council approved the sheriff's installation of license plate readers in June 2025; residents raised Flock cameras in 2026.

What's on the tableWhether and how the city oversees the Ramsey County Sheriff's camera program in Shoreview.

Response to federal immigration enforcement

Where it standsThe council joined a nonpartisan coalition of cities in February 2026 after residents asked for stronger local action.

What's on the tableWhat the city does, alone or with other cities, as federal enforcement activity affects residents and city costs.

  • At the Jan 20, 2026 meeting a resident asked the council to amend its Ramsey County Sheriff's Office contract to bar deputies from participating in civil immigration enforcement. City of Shoreview · Jan 20, 2026
  • Mayor Denkinger said the council was told there is no coordination or information sharing between the federal government and local law enforcement, including the sheriff's office. City of Shoreview · Jan 20, 2026
  • The City Manager said there is no fee to join the coalition at this time but there will likely be shared costs. City of Shoreview · Feb 17, 2026

Housing and the 2050 Comprehensive Plan

Where it standsThe city is preparing its 2050 Comprehensive Plan update, including a housing chapter.

What's on the tableHow the city plans for housing, including affordable housing allocations, in the 2050 plan.

  • In August 2025 an agreement with Stantec to update the Shoreview Housing Study and support the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Housing Chapter was pulled from the consent agenda for a workshop discussion. City of Shoreview · Aug 18, 2025
  • A Metropolitan Council member told the council in October 2025 that a Comp Plan 2050 systems report projects growth and the allocation of affordable housing to cities. City of Shoreview · Oct 20, 2025
  • In the 2025 community survey, 45% of respondents rated the availability of affordable quality housing positively. City of Shoreview · Dec 15, 2025

Parks and trails investment

Where it standsThe city is rebuilding playgrounds under its parks system plan; residents rate parks and trails highly in the 2025 survey.

What's on the tableHow much future capital spending goes to parks, trails and sidewalk connections.

Hillview Business Park in Arden Hills

Where it standsShoreview residents asked the council in July and August 2026 to press Arden Hills about a proposed project near the border.

What's on the tableHow actively Shoreview presses Arden Hills, Ramsey County and developers on impacts to Shoreview neighborhoods.

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  1. 1. The Ramsey County Sheriff uses license plate reader cameras in Shoreview. What should the council do?

  2. 2. How should the city respond to federal immigration enforcement activity?

  3. 3. Costs are rising and the 2026 levy rose about 8.5%. What should the city do?

  4. 4. What should be the city's main approach to housing costs?

  5. 5. How should the city use future parks and trails funding?

  6. 6. How should Shoreview respond to a neighboring city's project that affects Shoreview residents?

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The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Shelly Myrland, Cory Springhorn3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

  • Shoreview has one mayor and four city council members, all serving at-large; the mayor serves a two-year term and council members serve four-year staggered terms. City of Shoreview
  • Three seats are on the 2026 ballot: one mayor and two councilmembers. City of Shoreview
  • The mayor votes on council items: the Apr 6, 2026 roll call on the Christian Brothers Automotive item lists Mayor Denkinger among the ayes. City of Shoreview · Apr 6, 2026

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