St. Charles Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

John
Schaber

John Schaber, the incumbent, is running for mayor of St. Charles in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Mitchell Walch.

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The race · Mayor

About: Mayor of St. Charles who works in information technology for the Diocese of Winona-Rochester.

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01Property taxes1 sourced position

as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said at the December 2025 Truth in Taxation hearing that the city has traditionally levied for capital improvements, and that using cash on hand saves on interest.
Own statementSt. Charles City Council minutes, Dec. 9, 2025 (in the Jan. 13, 2026 council packet) · Dec 9, 2025 Link

02School resource officer1 sourced position

as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said in April 2026 that a school resource officer partnership with the school district would be a good program to pursue, and that more information was needed.
Own statementSt. Charles City Council minutes, April 14, 2026 (in the May 12, 2026 council packet) · Apr 14, 2026 Link

03Past races2 sourced positions

Ran for Mayor of St. Charles in 2024 (won).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 5, 2024 Link
Ran for Mayor of St. Charles in 2022 (won).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2022 Link

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