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Shoreview Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Paul Gardner

Candidate for Mayor

5 candidates · 3 seats9 sourced positions

Paul Gardner is running for mayor of Shoreview in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Josh Wing.

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Shoreview councilmember and former Minnesota House member with a career in recycling and water quality. Served in the Minnesota House from 2007 to 2010.

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www.gardner4shoreview.org

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Where Paul Gardner stands: positions on the record

Housing1 sourced position

  • Says the city must apply innovative zoning and planning concepts to build more housing for all income levels.

    “The cost of living is making home ownership more unaffordable, so we must apply innovative zoning and planning concepts to build more housing for all income levels.”

    Own statementPioneer Press · Oct 5, 2026

Parks and trails1 sourced position
Immigration enforcement response1 sourced position
License plate readers2 sourced positions
Budget and taxes2 sourced positions
Development1 sourced position

  • Voted yes on the Christian Brothers Automotive plat, planned unit development and a comprehensive plan amendment changing 1090 Gramsie Road from Office to Commercial (passed 5-0, Apr 2026).

    Council voteCity of Shoreview · Apr 6, 2026

Neighboring-city development1 sourced position

  • Said the city cannot do the job of Arden Hills or the developers, but can provide information to residents about the Hillview project (Jul 2026).

    Own statementCity of Shoreview · Jul 20, 2026

What Paul Gardner said vs. how Paul Gardner voted

License plate readers

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  • Moved approval of installation of license plate reader cameras by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office in Shoreview (passed 5-0, Jun 2025).

    Jun 2, 2025 ·City of Shoreview · Jun 2, 2025

Budget and taxes

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