St. Joseph Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Adam
Scepaniak
Adam Scepaniak, the incumbent, is running for mayor of St. Joseph in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Mayor of St. Joseph, a St. Joseph firefighter and manager of the Guns and Gear store in Waite Park. He earned a bachelor's degree in elective studies from St. Cloud State University.
Adam Scepaniak filed for mayor; Tayla DeMarce, Jon Hazen and Andrew Mooney filed for two council seats. Minnesota Secretary of State
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
On the record: Adam Scepaniak
10 sourced01Police and fire facility1 sourced position
In a 2026 Newsleaders profile, said the city is designing and studying a new police station and fire hall.
We are designing and studying how to create a new police station and fire hall so more room exists at City Hall and so our emergency services have the necessary tools and buildings.”
Own statementThe Newsleaders · Sep 4, 2026Link
02Industrial park1 sourced position
In a 2026 Newsleaders profile, said the city is working on expanding its industrial park, which could lower the tax burden on residents.
We are working on expanding our industrial park, which could lower the tax burden on residents.”
Own statementThe Newsleaders · Sep 4, 2026Link
03Municipal dispensary1 sourced position
In a 2026 Newsleaders profile, said the city is still pursuing a municipal dispensary to fund projects without raising taxes.
We are still pursuing a municipal dispensary so the city can fund more projects without increasing the tax burden on residents.”
Own statementThe Newsleaders · Sep 4, 2026Link
04Apartment moratorium1 sourced position
Voted yes on an interim ordinance declaring a moratorium on apartment development in certain zoning districts (passed 3-1, Jun 2026).
Council voteSt. Joseph City Council minutes, Jun 15, 2026 · Jun 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Data centers1 sourced position
Moved to adopt Ordinance 2026-004, a moratorium on data center development while the city studies it (passed unanimously, Jun 2026).
Council voteSt. Joseph City Council minutes, Jun 15, 2026 · Jun 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Property taxes1 sourced position
Moved to adopt Resolution 2026-056, the preliminary 2027 budget and tax levy (passed unanimously, Sep 2026).
Council voteSt. Joseph City Council minutes, Sep 21, 2026 · Sep 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Street assessments2 sourced positions
Moved to adopt the final special assessment for the 2026 Street & Utility Improvements (passed 3-1, Aug 2026).
Council voteSt. Joseph City Council minutes, Aug 3, 2026 · Aug 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Moved to approve Resolution 2026-057 issuing General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A, for the 2026 street and utility improvements (passed unanimously, Oct 2026).
Council voteSt. Joseph City Council minutes, Oct 5, 2026 · Oct 5, 2026Link
08Rural residential zoning1 sourced position
Moved to table the RR-1.5 Rural Residential One and One-Half Acre District ordinance (passed 4-1, Jul 2026).
Council voteSt. Joseph City Council minutes, Jul 20, 2026 · Jul 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
09Community center1 sourced position
Moved to terminate the facility lease agreement with the St. Cloud Area YMCA for the community center (passed unanimously, Jan 2026).
Council voteSt. Joseph City Council minutes, Jan 5, 2026 · Jan 5, 2026Link
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