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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

St. Joseph Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Voters citywide choose the mayor, who is unopposed, and two of the four council members from three candidates.

Council candidate community forum, St. Joseph Government Center · Oct 23

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What the next council decides

012027 budget and property tax levy4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted a preliminary 2027 budget and levy on Sep 21, 2026; the final budget comes back on Dec 7.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 levy and budget, which can be lowered from the preliminary levy but not raised.

02Apartment moratorium and housing4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council adopted a moratorium on apartment development in certain zoning districts, for up to 12 months.

What's on the tableWhether to keep, change or end the apartment moratorium, and what housing rules follow it.

03Data center moratorium3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council paused data center land use applications in June 2026 while the city studies how to regulate them.

What's on the tableWhat zoning rules and development standards, if any, will apply to data centers.

04Police and fire facility4 sourced facts

Where it standsBKV Group is studying space needs for a future police and fire station; no cost estimates have been prepared yet.

What's on the tableWhether and where to build a new or combined police and fire facility, and how to pay for it.

05Street projects and special assessments4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted special assessments for the 2026 street and utility project 3-1 after residents objected, and has ordered a report on 2027 street improvements.

What's on the tableThe scope and assessments for the 2027 street improvements.

06Industrial park and leftover community center funds4 sourced facts

Where it standsAfter the YMCA community center project fell short of its fundraising goal, the council ended it in January 2026 and is deciding how to use the remaining bond money.

What's on the tableHow much to spend on expanding the industrial park and what to do with the remaining community center funds.

4 notes on these statements

Adam Scepaniak filed for mayor; Tayla DeMarce, Jon Hazen and Andrew Mooney filed for two council seats. Minnesota Secretary of State

The two council seats on the ballot are held by Andrew Mooney and Kevin Kluesner, who did not file for re-election. The Newsleaders · Oct 15, 2026

A January 2025 staff memo recommended appointing Andrew Mooney to serve the remainder of the council term vacated by Adam Scepaniak, through Dec. 31, 2026. St. Joseph staff memo · Jan 21, 2025

In the 2024 mayoral race, Adam Scepaniak defeated Jon Hazen and Robert Loso. The Newsleaders · Nov 15, 2024

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  1. 1. What should St. Joseph do with its 2027 property tax levy?

  2. 2. Should St. Joseph pause new apartment complexes while it studies housing?

  3. 3. How should St. Joseph handle data centers?

  4. 4. What should St. Joseph do about police and fire facilities?

  5. 5. Should St. Joseph spend to expand its industrial park?

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 voted5 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): Kelly Beniek, Adam Schnettler3 on this ballot

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

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