St. James City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Jacob
Beckius
Jacob Beckius is running for St. James City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Lucas Sauer, Kelly Schiller and Mary Shupe.
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The race · City Council Ward 2
- 01Jacob BeckiusYou’re reading
- 02Lucas Sauer
- 03Kelly Schiller
- 04Mary ShupeIncumbent
Background
- About
- Member of the St. James Planning Commission.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
On the record: Jacob Beckius
4 sourced01Land use3 sourced positions
As a Planning Commission member, seconded and voted yes on recommending approval of a special use permit for an auto salvage yard at 73384 345th St (passed 4-0, May 2026).
Commission voteCity of St. James · May 26, 2026Link
As a Planning Commission member, seconded and voted yes on recommending approval of rezoning and a special use permit for mixed commercial and residential use at 309 Armstrong Blvd N (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Commission voteCity of St. James · Aug 31, 2026Link
As a Planning Commission member, seconded and voted yes on recommending approval of a variance for a 1,200-square-foot accessory building at 340 12th Avenue S (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Commission voteCity of St. James · Aug 31, 2026Link
02Council service1 sourced position
Applied for the vacant Ward 2 City Council seat and was interviewed by the council in March 2026.
Own statementCity of St. James · Mar 10, 2026Link
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