Tracy Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Burke
Gardner
Burke Gardner is running for mayor of Tracy in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ronald Stephens.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Burke GardnerYou’re reading
- 02Ronald Stephens
Background
- About
- Member of the Tracy Planning Commission and the Wheels Across the Prairie board. In his own words, he has worked in theatre and designed homes, and planned to begin a full-time job teaching English at the high school this school year.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
The official candidate list shows Burke Gardner and Ronald Stephens for Mayor, and Jan Arvizu, Russel Boice, Gordon Crossley, Nikki Hinrichs and Jeri Schons for Council Member (Elect 3). Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Burke Gardner
4 sourced01City spending1 sourced position
Said he will be careful with how the city spends money.
I will be mindful of how we spend our money, because we worked hard for that, and it shouldn’t be wasted.”
Own statementTracy Area Headlight Herald · Oct 8, 2026Link
02Approach to the job1 sourced position
Said building Tracy's future requires open collaboration, hard work and integrity.
if we are to be successful in building our future it requires three things; open collaboration, hard work, and integrity”
Own statementTracy Area Headlight Herald · Oct 8, 2026Link
03Listening to residents1 sourced position
Said that as mayor he will listen to residents' concerns and work with others to improve the town.
I will listen to your concerns, I will work with others to see how we can improve our town.”
Own statementTracy Area Headlight Herald · Jul 30, 2026Link
04Planning Commission1 sourced position
Appointed to the Tracy Planning Commission by the City Council (passed unanimously, March 2026).
Own statementCity of Tracy · Mar 9, 2026Link
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