Spring Lake Park Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Robert
Nelson

Robert Nelson, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Spring Lake Park in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Halyn Roth.

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Nov 3Election Day

The race · Mayor

Halyn Roth took part in the League of Women Voters mayor forum; Robert Nelson was unable to attend. League of Women Voters Anoka-Blaine-Coon Rapids Area: 2026 candidate forums

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01License plate readers2 sourced positions

Supports the city's use of Flock cameras and drones, and says the city has cut data retention to seven days.
I support the use of Flock cameras and drones.”
Own statementABC Newspapers Link
Voted aye to accept a donation for the police department's Flock camera program (passed 4-0 with Councilmember Dircks absent, Sept. 2026).
Council voteSpring Lake Park City Council packet, Oct. 5, 2026 (draft minutes of the Sept. 21, 2026 work session and meeting) · Sep 21, 2026 Link How the council voted

02Redevelopment1 sourced position

Says his focus for limiting taxes is what goes on the city-owned property at 85th Avenue and Highway 65.
Intelligent decisions about what will be placed here to increase our commercial tax base and employment opportunities will ultimately protect residents from further tax burdens.”
Own statementABC Newspapers Link

03Property tax levy2 sourced positions

Voted aye on the proposed 2027 levy of $5,270,704, a 5.79% increase (passed 3-0 with one abstention, Sept. 2026).
Council voteSpring Lake Park City Council packet, Oct. 5, 2026 (draft minutes of the Sept. 21, 2026 work session and meeting) · Sep 21, 2026 Link How the council voted
Voted aye on the proposed 2026 levy of $5,030,260, a 6.54% increase (passed 4-0 with Councilmember Moran absent, Sept. 2025).
Council voteSpring Lake Park City Council minutes, Sept. 2, 2025 · Sep 2, 2025 Link How the council voted

04Terrace Park building1 sourced position

Voted aye to seek bids for the Terrace Park building replacement project (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteSpring Lake Park City Council minutes, July 20, 2026 · Jul 20, 2026 Link How the council voted

05Backyard chickens1 sourced position

As summarized in draft City Council minutes; not a direct quote
As summarized in the minutes, raised concerns about avian influenza, odors, noise, predators, neighbor conflicts and code enforcement work if backyard chickens are allowed.
Own statementSpring Lake Park City Council packet, Oct. 19, 2026 (draft minutes of the Oct. 5, 2026 work session and meeting) · Oct 5, 2026 Link

06Past candidacy1 sourced position

Ran for Mayor of Spring Lake Park in 2022 as a nonpartisan candidate (won).
Council voteMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2022 Link

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