St. Michael City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Ryan
Gleason
Ryan Gleason, the incumbent, is running for St. Michael City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Chad Barthel
- 02Andy Dehmer
- 03Hailey Flickinger
- 04Ryan GleasonYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Principal Cost Estimating Analyst at Northrop Grumman and incumbent St. Michael city councilmember.
On the record: Ryan Gleason
5 sourced01Commercial growth1 sourced position
Said the city's approach to commercial and retail growth is to stay flexible and let the market drive it, using tax increment financing when able.
my plan to encourage commercial and retail growth is to continue doing what the city has been doing, which is be flexible and let the market drive those private business opportunities.”
Own statementPress and News · Sep 17, 2026Link
02Platform1 sourced position
Said he has no single key platform issue and values keeping an open mind and being honest with residents.
Own statementPress and News · Sep 17, 2026Link
03Residential development1 sourced position
Voted yes on the Lake Wilhelm Preserve rezoning, preliminary plat and PUD plan (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteSt. Michael City Council minutes, May 12 2026 · May 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Fire services1 sourced position
Moved to hire Fitch & Associates for the fire shared-services feasibility study with Albertville and Hanover (passed unanimously, April 2026).
Council voteSt. Michael City Council minutes, April 28 2026 · Apr 28, 2026Link
05Fire relief1 sourced position
Voted yes to raise the fire relief payout to $8,500 per year of service (passed 4-0, May 2026).
Council voteSt. Michael City Council minutes, May 12 2026 · May 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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