Stewartville City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Craig
Anderson
Craig Anderson, the incumbent, is running for Stewartville City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Craig AndersonYou’re reading
- 02Josh ArndtIncumbent
- 03Jason Higgins
- 04James Kimm
Background
- About
- Craig Anderson listed his occupation as police patrol lieutenant in a 2022 Post Bulletin questionnaire. He was then finishing his second term on the Stewartville City Council.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
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
On the record: Craig Anderson
11 sourced01Housing growth1 sourced position
from his answers to the Post Bulletin's 2022 candidate questionnaire
In 2022, listed residential development, including single-family homes, affordable housing and senior living, as a priority.
Promote residential development to include single family homes, affordable housing opportunities, and additional senior living opportunities.”
Own statementPost Bulletin · Oct 4, 2022Link
02Economic development1 sourced position
from his answers to the Post Bulletin's 2022 candidate questionnaire
In 2022, listed promoting Stewartville businesses and attracting additional businesses as a priority.
Continued promotion of the businesses in Stewartville and to work to attract additional businesses allowing for strategic growth through economic development.”
Own statementPost Bulletin · Oct 4, 2022Link
03Public safety2 sourced positions
from his answers to the Post Bulletin's 2022 candidate questionnaire
In 2022, listed public safety, while being fiscally responsible, as a priority.
Public safety to ensure a safe community to live in while being fiscally responsible in doing so.”
Own statementPost Bulletin · Oct 4, 2022Link
Voted yes to approve the 2026-2027 Olmsted County Sheriff's contracts, $805,737 for 2026 and $837,966 for 2027 (passed 4-0, June 2025).
Council voteCity of Stewartville · Jun 24, 2025LinkHow the council voted
04City budget and levy2 sourced positions
Moved and voted yes on Resolution 2026-14 setting the preliminary 2027 levy at $5,899,802, up $403,615 from 2026 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Stewartville · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on the final 2026 city budget of $13,132,004 (passed 3-0, Dec. 2025).
Council voteCity of Stewartville · Dec 9, 2025LinkHow the council voted
05Flag policy1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-1, changing the city flag policy to name "the current or historic flag of the State of Minnesota" (passed 3-2, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Stewartville · Apr 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Civic Center1 sourced position
Voted yes to take the Civic Center off the market and keep it as a city property (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Stewartville · Apr 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Land for city facilities2 sourced positions
Voted yes to buy 92 acres on the city's northeast side from the Beach Farms Family Trust for $790,000 (passed 4-0, Nov. 2025).
Council voteCity of Stewartville · Nov 25, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Seconded and voted yes to approve Dairyland Power's option to buy a site on the former Beach Farms land for an electrical substation (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Stewartville · Sep 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Personnel policy1 sourced position
Voted yes on a personnel policy update with a 50% PTO accrual rate while an employee uses Minnesota Paid Leave (passed 3-1, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Stewartville · Jul 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Public safety
In their words
In 2022, listed public safety, while being fiscally responsible, as a priority.
Oct 4, 2022 ·from his answers to the Post Bulletin's 2022 candidate questionnaire ·Post Bulletin · Oct 4, 2022
On the record
Voted yes to approve the 2026-2027 Olmsted County Sheriff's contracts, $805,737 for 2026 and $837,966 for 2027 (passed 4-0, June 2025).
Jun 24, 2025 ·City of Stewartville · Jun 24, 2025
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