Stillwater City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Ryan
Collins
Ryan Collins, the incumbent, is running for Stillwater City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Brett Lee Olson.
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The race · City Council Ward 1
- 01Ryan CollinsYou’re reading
- 02Brett Lee Olson
Background
- About
- Middle school history teacher and Stillwater councilmember for Ward 1. He was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.
- Campaign website
- ryancollins4council.com
Ryan Collins faces Brett Lee Olson for the Ward 1 seat. Pioneer Press · Aug 15, 2026
On the record: Ryan Collins
5 sourced01Housing development1 sourced position
Voted against the revised 106-unit Brixton townhome planned unit development and preliminary plat (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council votePioneer Press · May 6, 2026Link
02Cannabis retail1 sourced position
Voted to deny the cannabis retail permit at 1754 Washington Ave., near the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center (denied 3-2, Nov 2025).
Council votePioneer Press · Nov 6, 2025LinkHow the council voted
03Property tax levy1 sourced position
from the East Metro Voter Guide candidate questionnaire
Wrote that keeping the 2027 levy increase below the recent average is a commitment.
I’m committed to keeping the levy increase below our recent average for the 2027 budget.”
Own statementEast Metro Voter GuideLink
04Rent control1 sourced position
from the East Metro Voter Guide candidate questionnaire
Wrote that rent control would be up to voters and that residents should be able to weigh in directly if it were proposed.
If it were ever brought forward, I believe it’s important that residents have the opportunity to weigh in directly”
Own statementEast Metro Voter GuideLink
05Lakeview Hospital site1 sourced position
from the Pioneer Press candidate questionnaire
Named the future of the current Lakeview Hospital site as a second priority.
My second priority is the future of the Lakeview Hospital site.”
Own statementPioneer Press · Oct 5, 2026Link
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