Virginia City Council At Large · Nov 3, 2026
Justin
Skalko
Justin Skalko, the incumbent, is running for Virginia City Council At Large in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 2 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · City Council At Large
- 01Andrew S. Babbini
- 02Justin SkalkoYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Justin Skalko was appointed to the Virginia City Council in late December 2025 to fill a seat for one year.
The three council seats on the ballot are held by Maija Biondich, Liz Motley and Justin Skalko. Mesabi Tribune · May 22, 2026
Two candidates, Justin Skalko and Andrew S. Babbini, filed for the three City Council seats. Minnesota Secretary of State
Justin Skalko was appointed to fill the seat of Councilor Gary Friedlieb, who resigned in December 2025. Mesabi Tribune · May 22, 2026
On the record: Justin Skalko
8 sourced01Property tax levy2 sourced positions
Voted no on the 2027 preliminary property tax levy of $9,524,435; he was the only no vote (September 2026).
Council voteMesabi Tribune · Sep 23, 2026Link
Said he wanted no increase in the 2027 levy.
I’m going to stay strong at 0%”
Own statementMesabi Tribune · Sep 23, 2026Link
02Spending freeze1 sourced position
Voted yes on a citywide spending freeze (passed 6-1, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Virginia · Apr 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Forensic audit1 sourced position
Voted yes on directing staff to seek a firm for a forensic audit (passed 6-1, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Virginia · Jun 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Ambulance service2 sourced positions
Voted yes on seeking proposals from outside providers for ambulance services (failed 1-6, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Virginia · Jun 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Said the city needed to explore every option to address its finances.
If the well runs dry, nobody makes money”
Own statementKAXE · Jun 25, 2026Link
05City budget1 sourced position
Said he favors economic growth and budget control (January 2026).
Own statementCity of Virginia · Jan 13, 2026Link
06Splash pad1 sourced position
Voted no on proceeding with the grant-funded Splash Pad project (passed 4-1 with one abstention, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Virginia · Sep 8, 2026Link
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