St. Joseph City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Tayla
DeMarce
Tayla DeMarce is running for St. Joseph City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Tayla DeMarceYou’re reading
- 02Jon Hazen
- 03Andrew MooneyIncumbent
Background
- About
- Media-inventory specialist at Jefferson Capital Systems. She studied English studies and film at St. Cloud State University. She was appointed as the St. Joseph representative on the St. Cloud Regional Human Rights Commission.
- Campaign website
- votetayla.com
Adam Scepaniak filed for mayor; Tayla DeMarce, Jon Hazen and Andrew Mooney filed for two council seats. Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Tayla DeMarce
3 sourced01Growth and development2 sourced positions
Told the Newsleaders she would focus on long-term planning so growth strengthens the tax base while accounting for its future costs.
I would focus on long-term planning, making sure growth strengthens our tax base while accounting for its future costs and communicating with residents early when major changes are being considered.”
Own statementThe Newsleaders · Sep 4, 2026Link
Told the Newsleaders that growth brings decisions about housing, infrastructure, city spending and the kind of development to encourage.
Growth brings opportunities, but it also brings decisions about housing, infrastructure, city spending and the kind of development we want to encourage.”
Own statementThe Newsleaders · Sep 4, 2026Link
02Council approach1 sourced position
Told the Newsleaders she would ask questions and listen to residents, staff and experts before making a decision.
I’m willing to ask questions, listen to residents, staff and to people with expertise I may not have and then do the work necessary to understand an issue before making a decision.”
Own statementThe Newsleaders · Sep 4, 2026Link
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