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Stewartville City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Josh
Arndt

Josh Arndt, 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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Nov 3Election Day

The race · City Council

  1. 01Craig AndersonIncumbent
  2. 02Josh ArndtYou’re reading
  3. 03Jason Higgins
  4. 04James Kimm
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Background

About
Josh Arndt listed his occupation as special education teacher at Stewartville High School in 2022. He served on the city's Comprehensive Plan steering committee.
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: Josh Arndt

15 sourced
01Library expansion2 sourced positions

  • from his answers to the Post Bulletin's 2022 candidate questionnaire

    In 2022, listed expanding the public works department, the library and city hall as part of planning for growth.

    This also includes expanding the public works department, the library and city hall to meet our future needs.”

    Own statementPost Bulletin · Oct 4, 2022Link

  • Moved and voted yes to approve the library expansion layout plans (passed 3-0, Feb. 2026).

    Council voteCity of Stewartville · Feb 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted

02Parks and trails1 sourced position

  • from his answers to the Post Bulletin's 2022 candidate questionnaire

    In 2022, said he wanted to keep improving and expanding parks, trails and pedestrian connections.

    Finally, I want to continue to improve & expand our parks, trails, and pedestrian connections.”

    Own statementPost Bulletin · Oct 4, 2022Link

03Schools1 sourced position

  • from his answers to the Post Bulletin's 2022 candidate questionnaire

    In 2022, listed working with the school district on mutually beneficial projects as a priority.

    Another priority is to work with the school district on mutually beneficial projects.”

    Own statementPost Bulletin · Oct 4, 2022Link

04Flag policy2 sourced positions
05City budget and levy4 sourced positions
06Civic Center1 sourced position
07Land for city facilities2 sourced positions
08Personnel policy1 sourced position
09Public safety1 sourced position

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Josh Arndt: their words and their votes on the same issue

Library expansion

In their words

  • In 2022, listed expanding the public works department, the library and city hall as part of planning for growth.

    Oct 4, 2022 ·from his answers to the Post Bulletin's 2022 candidate questionnaire ·Post Bulletin · Oct 4, 2022

On the record

Flag policy

In their words

  • Said the flag policy's existing language should stay in place because it had just been adopted in October 2025, during an April 2026 council discussion.

    Apr 28, 2026 ·City of Stewartville · Apr 28, 2026

On the record

  • Voted no 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).

    Apr 28, 2026 ·City of Stewartville · Apr 28, 2026

City budget and levy

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