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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

St. Bonifacius Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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Voters citywide elect the mayor for a two-year term and two council members for four-year terms; Terrill Anderson and Thomas Schufman stay on the council.

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What the next council decides

012027 budget and property tax levy4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council adopted a proposed 2027 levy of $1,330,269; the final levy is scheduled for the December 2, 2026 council meeting.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 property tax levy and budget.

022026 street and utility project4 sourced facts

Where it standsConstruction of the 2026 Street & Utility Improvements project is under way, financed in large part by a 2026 general obligation bond.

What's on the tableFinal assessments to property owners, change orders and the scope of future street projects.

03Missile Park concession and restroom building2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council authorized advertising for bids on the renovation of the Concession/Restroom Building.

What's on the tableWhether to approve final plans and award a construction contract.

04Fire partnership with Minnetrista2 sourced facts

Where it standsSt. Bonifacius and Minnetrista are exploring a fire district partnership, with monthly meetings starting in October 2026.

What's on the tableWhether and how to form a joint fire district, and the city's representatives to it.

05Business growth3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe Parks and Planning Commission now also serves as the Economic Development Commission, charged with advising the council on growing the business community.

What's on the tableHow the city recruits businesses and handles commercial land, including property on Highway 7 that Minnetrista has indicated it would approve annexing into St. Bonifacius.

06Water and sewer rates2 sourced facts

Where it standsWater, sewer and storm water rates rose 5% for 2026, and the council chose in July 2026 not to do a water/sewer rate study this year.

What's on the tableFuture water, sewer and storm water rates in the annual fee schedule.

2 notes on these statements

Tim Eiler and Matt Kleve are the two candidates for Mayor. Minnesota Secretary of State · Jul 28, 2026

Randy T. Ebert and Bethany Waterhouse are the only two candidates for two City Council seats. Minnesota Secretary of State · Jul 28, 2026

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  1. 1. How should St. Bonifacius handle the property tax levy?

  2. 2. Should the city renovate the Missile Park concession and restroom building?

  3. 3. Should the city study water and sewer rates now?

  4. 4. How active should the city be in bringing in new businesses?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted14 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Terrill Anderson, Thomas Schufman3 on this ballot

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

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