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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Stewartville City Council Election 2026

2 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 elect two council members from four candidates; the mayor is not on the 2026 ballot.

Last day to vote early in person · Nov 2

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What the next council decides

012027 budget and property tax levy4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council set a preliminary 2027 levy of $5,899,802; the final levy is set after a Truth in Taxation meeting on Dec. 7, 2026.

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

02Land, housing and new development3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city bought 92 acres on its northeast side in November 2025 and continues to approve new subdivisions.

What's on the tableHow to use the former Beach Farms land and which new subdivisions and plats to approve.

03Street projects and assessments4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council agreed to move its next capital street project to 2028 and pursue state grant funding.

What's on the tableWhen to build the next capital street project and what share of street costs to assess property owners.

04Library expansion3 sourced facts

Where it standsConstruction on the library expansion is under way, with a tentative grand opening in May 2027.

What's on the tableChange orders and costs as the library expansion is built.

05Civic Center2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn April 2026 the council took the Civic Center off the market on the Finance Committee's recommendation.

What's on the tableHow the city uses and maintains the Civic Center.

06Flag policy2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted a flag display policy for city property in October 2025 and amended it in April 2026 on a 3-2 vote.

What's on the tableWhether to keep or change the flag display policy for city-owned property.

2 notes on these statements

Craig Anderson and Josh Arndt hold the two seats on the ballot; the terms of Brent Beyer and Jeremiah Oeltjen run through December 31, 2028. City of Stewartville

The Stewartville Area Chamber of Commerce scheduled a candidate forum for October 10 and said it would post a video link afterward. Stewartville Area Chamber of Commerce

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  1. 1. Should the city buy land now for future facilities like a public works building?

  2. 2. What kind of new housing should Stewartville encourage?

  3. 3. Should Stewartville expand its public library?

  4. 4. Should the city keep the Civic Center?

  5. 5. Should the city flag policy allow the historic Minnesota state flag?

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 voted10 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Brent Beyer, Jimmie-John King, Jeremiah Oeltjen2 on this ballot

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

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