South St. Paul City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Joseph Kaliszewski
Candidate for City Council (incumbent)
Joseph Kaliszewski, the incumbent, is running for South St. Paul City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.
Election Day · Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Semi-retired and works part time as a science teacher at a private school.
Seven candidates filed for the three council seats; the field was narrowed to six for the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gusta Carr, Brian Ducklinsky, Margaret Durenberger, Tyler Fehrman, Joseph Kaliszewski and Matthew Thompson. City of South St. Paul
Where Joseph Kaliszewski stands: positions on the record
City facilities1 sourced position
Moved the motion to approve construction documents and authorize bids for the Public Works Central Maintenance Facility (recorded vote 5 ayes, 1 nay, July 2026).
Council voteSouth St. Paul City Council minutes, July 6, 2026 · Jul 6, 2026
Hardman Triangle redevelopment1 sourced position
Seconded the motion to approve a purchase agreement for 130-134 Hardman Avenue North for the Hardman Triangle Redevelopment Master Plan (passed 6-0, July 2026).
Council voteSouth St. Paul City Council special meeting minutes, July 27, 2026 · Jul 27, 2026
Charter Commission appointments1 sourced position
Seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2026-034, Recommending Charter Commission Appointments (passed 4-2, May 2026).
Council voteSouth St. Paul City Council minutes, May 18, 2026 · May 18, 2026
Property taxes1 sourced position
Written answer to the West St. Paul Reader candidate questionnaire, September 2026
Said the council works each year to keep city property taxes as low as the budget allows.
“The council works very hard every year to keep our city property taxes as low as our budget allows.”
Own statementWest St. Paul Reader · Sep 28, 2026
Flock cameras1 sourced position
Written answer to the West St. Paul Reader candidate questionnaire, September 2026
Said he has heard of no misuse among city departments.
“We have heard of no misuse among our departments.”
Own statementWest St. Paul Reader · Sep 28, 2026
Redevelopment subsidies1 sourced position
Written answer to the West St. Paul Reader candidate questionnaire, September 2026
Said the city will keep developing land and use grants and loans to help businesses expand.
“We will continue to develop land as available and grow into an even more thriving community by using grants and loans to help businesses expand.”
Own statementWest St. Paul Reader · Sep 28, 2026
Affordable housing1 sourced position
Written answer to the West St. Paul Reader candidate questionnaire, September 2026
Said he supports affordable housing in the city.
“Yes, I support affordable housing in our city”
Own statementWest St. Paul Reader · Sep 28, 2026
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