Vadnais Heights Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Mike
Krachmer
Mike Krachmer, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Vadnais Heights in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Brian Hendey and Greg Urban.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Brian Hendey
- 02Mike KrachmerYou’re reading
- 03Greg Urban
Background
- About
- Vadnais Heights's current mayor, serving since 2023, who lists the occupation as retired.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Vadnais Heights
On the record: Mike Krachmer
5 sourced01Fire station2 sourced positions
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said the station needs to be reliable and long term and emphasized the need for this public facility (May 2026 bond hearing).
Own statementCity of Vadnais Heights · May 19, 2026Link
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Made remarks about the fire station project and the significance of the project and public investment (June 2026, before the council rescinded the bond resolution).
Own statementCity of Vadnais Heights · Jun 16, 2026Link
02Street assessments1 sourced position
Lists designating funds to reduce and eliminate special assessments for street projects among the plans he would continue.
designating the funds to reduce and finally eliminate special assessments for street projects.”
Own statementPress PublicationsLink
03Housing and development1 sourced position
Said they will continue to support development of both workforce and market-rate housing.
I will continue to support the development of both workforce and market-rate housing.”
Own statementPress PublicationsLink
04Finance commission1 sourced position
Said the city would refine its investing and budgeting strategies with resident input by creating a finance commission.
We will do this by creating a finance commission.”
Own statementPress PublicationsLink
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