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How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Wabasha voter guide

Alley vacation

Jan 6, 2026

Denying a partial alley vacation request

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, Jan. 2026

  • YesDean MeurerVoted yes on denying a partial alley vacation request (passed 4-1, Jan. 2026).
  • YesJeff SullaVoted yes on denying a partial alley vacation request (passed 4-1, Jan. 2026).
  • NoEmily DurandVoted no on denying a partial alley vacation request (passed 4-1, Jan. 2026).

City of Wabasha · Jan 6, 2026Link

Barge terminal

Jul 13, 2026

Ordinance 03-2026 authorizing Port Authority general obligation bonds, Series 2026A

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, July 2026

  • YesJames MathiasVoted yes on Ordinance 03-2026 authorizing Port Authority general obligation bonds, Series 2026A (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesJeff SullaVoted yes on Ordinance 03-2026 authorizing Port Authority general obligation bonds, Series 2026A (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesJohn FriedmeyerVoted yes on Ordinance 03-2026 authorizing Port Authority general obligation bonds, Series 2026A (passed 5-0, July 2026).

City of Wabasha · Jul 13, 2026Link

Aug 4, 2026

The resolution issuing general obligation bonds for the barge terminal project

Result as recorded: passed 7-0, Aug. 2026

  • YesBrian WodeleVoted yes on the resolution issuing general obligation bonds for the barge terminal project (passed 7-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesDean MeurerVoted yes on the resolution issuing general obligation bonds for the barge terminal project (passed 7-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesEmily DurandVoted yes on the resolution issuing general obligation bonds for the barge terminal project (passed 7-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesJames MathiasVoted yes on the resolution issuing general obligation bonds for the barge terminal project (passed 7-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesJeff SullaVoted yes on the resolution issuing general obligation bonds for the barge terminal project (passed 7-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesJohn FriedmeyerVoted yes on the resolution issuing general obligation bonds for the barge terminal project (passed 7-0, Aug. 2026).

City of Wabasha · Aug 4, 2026Link

City pay

Jul 7, 2026

A market pay study of all city positions in 2027

Result as recorded: passed 6-1, July 2026

  • YesDean MeurerVoted yes on a market pay study of all city positions in 2027 (passed 6-1, July 2026).
  • YesEmily DurandVoted yes on a market pay study of all city positions in 2027 (passed 6-1, July 2026).
  • YesJames MathiasVoted yes on a market pay study of all city positions in 2027 (passed 6-1, July 2026).
  • YesJeff SullaVoted yes on a market pay study of all city positions in 2027 (passed 6-1, July 2026).
  • YesJohn FriedmeyerVoted yes on a market pay study of all city positions in 2027 (passed 6-1, July 2026).
  • NoBrian WodeleVoted no on a market pay study of all city positions in 2027 (passed 6-1, July 2026).

City of Wabasha · Jul 7, 2026Link

City pool

Aug 4, 2026

An $8,950 technical evaluation of the city pool

Result as recorded: passed 7-0, Aug. 2026

  • YesBrian WodeleVoted yes on an $8,950 technical evaluation of the city pool (passed 7-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesDean MeurerVoted yes on an $8,950 technical evaluation of the city pool (passed 7-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesEmily DurandVoted yes on an $8,950 technical evaluation of the city pool (passed 7-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesJames MathiasVoted yes on an $8,950 technical evaluation of the city pool (passed 7-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesJeff SullaVoted yes on an $8,950 technical evaluation of the city pool (passed 7-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesJohn FriedmeyerVoted yes on an $8,950 technical evaluation of the city pool (passed 7-0, Aug. 2026).

City of Wabasha · Aug 4, 2026Link

Floodplain ordinance

May 5, 2026

Removing the repetitive loss provision from the floodplain ordinance

Result as recorded: passed 4-3, May 2026

  • YesBrian WodeleVoted yes on removing the repetitive loss provision from the floodplain ordinance (passed 4-3, May 2026).
  • YesDean MeurerVoted yes on removing the repetitive loss provision from the floodplain ordinance (passed 4-3, May 2026).
  • YesEmily DurandVoted yes on removing the repetitive loss provision from the floodplain ordinance (passed 4-3, May 2026).
  • NoJeff SullaVoted no on removing the repetitive loss provision from the floodplain ordinance (passed 4-3, May 2026).
  • NoJohn FriedmeyerVoted no on removing the repetitive loss provision from the floodplain ordinance (passed 4-3, May 2026).

City of Wabasha · May 5, 2026Link

Housing trust fund

Apr 7, 2026

The housing trust fund ordinance

Result as recorded: passed 5-2, April 2026

  • YesDean MeurerVoted yes on the housing trust fund ordinance (passed 5-2, April 2026).
  • YesEmily DurandVoted yes on the housing trust fund ordinance (passed 5-2, April 2026).
  • YesJohn FriedmeyerVoted yes on the housing trust fund ordinance (passed 5-2, April 2026).
  • NoBrian WodeleVoted no on the housing trust fund ordinance (passed 5-2, April 2026).
  • NoJeff SullaVoted no on the housing trust fund ordinance (passed 5-2, April 2026).

City of Wabasha · Apr 7, 2026Link

Lawrence Boulevard traffic

Jul 7, 2026

Making no changes to traffic flow on Lawrence Boulevard

Result as recorded: passed 6-1, July 2026

  • YesBrian WodeleVoted yes on making no changes to traffic flow on Lawrence Boulevard (passed 6-1, July 2026).
  • YesEmily DurandVoted yes on making no changes to traffic flow on Lawrence Boulevard (passed 6-1, July 2026).
  • YesJames MathiasVoted yes on making no changes to traffic flow on Lawrence Boulevard (passed 6-1, July 2026).
  • YesJeff SullaVoted yes on making no changes to traffic flow on Lawrence Boulevard (passed 6-1, July 2026).
  • YesJohn FriedmeyerVoted yes on making no changes to traffic flow on Lawrence Boulevard (passed 6-1, July 2026).
  • NoDean MeurerVoted no on making no changes to traffic flow on Lawrence Boulevard (passed 6-1, July 2026).

City of Wabasha · Jul 7, 2026Link

Short-term rentals

Feb 10, 2026

The new short-term rental ordinance

Result as recorded: passed 7-0, Feb. 2026

  • YesBrian WodeleVoted yes on the new short-term rental ordinance (passed 7-0, Feb. 2026).
  • YesDean MeurerVoted yes on the new short-term rental ordinance (passed 7-0, Feb. 2026).
  • YesEmily DurandVoted yes on the new short-term rental ordinance (passed 7-0, Feb. 2026).
  • YesJeff SullaVoted yes on the new short-term rental ordinance (passed 7-0, Feb. 2026).
  • YesJohn FriedmeyerVoted yes on the new short-term rental ordinance (passed 7-0, Feb. 2026).

City of Wabasha · Feb 10, 2026Link

Street assessments

Aug 4, 2026

Holding another assessment hearing to consider assessing 29 more property owners using Skyline Drive and Buena Vista Drive

Result as recorded: failed 2-4, Aug. 2026

  • YesBrian WodeleVoted yes on holding another assessment hearing to consider assessing 29 more property owners using Skyline Drive and Buena Vista Drive (failed 2-4, Aug. 2026).
  • YesJames MathiasVoted yes on holding another assessment hearing to consider assessing 29 more property owners using Skyline Drive and Buena Vista Drive (failed 2-4, Aug. 2026).
  • NoDean MeurerVoted no on holding another assessment hearing to consider assessing 29 more property owners using Skyline Drive and Buena Vista Drive (failed 2-4, Aug. 2026).
  • NoEmily DurandVoted no on holding another assessment hearing to consider assessing 29 more property owners using Skyline Drive and Buena Vista Drive (failed 2-4, Aug. 2026).
  • NoJohn FriedmeyerVoted no on holding another assessment hearing to consider assessing 29 more property owners using Skyline Drive and Buena Vista Drive (failed 2-4, Aug. 2026).

City of Wabasha · Aug 4, 2026Link

Aug 4, 2026

Resolution 19-2026 reducing the Coffee Mill Golf Course street assessment to $10,000

Result as recorded: passed 4-2, Aug. 2026

  • YesDean MeurerVoted yes on Resolution 19-2026 reducing the Coffee Mill Golf Course street assessment to $10,000 (passed 4-2, Aug. 2026).
  • YesEmily DurandVoted yes on Resolution 19-2026 reducing the Coffee Mill Golf Course street assessment to $10,000 (passed 4-2, Aug. 2026).
  • YesJohn FriedmeyerVoted yes on Resolution 19-2026 reducing the Coffee Mill Golf Course street assessment to $10,000 (passed 4-2, Aug. 2026).
  • NoBrian WodeleVoted no on Resolution 19-2026 reducing the Coffee Mill Golf Course street assessment to $10,000 (passed 4-2, Aug. 2026).
  • NoJames MathiasVoted no on Resolution 19-2026 reducing the Coffee Mill Golf Course street assessment to $10,000 (passed 4-2, Aug. 2026).

City of Wabasha · Aug 4, 2026Link

Sep 17, 2026

A $5,000 street assessment for Coffee Mill Golf Course

Result as recorded: passed 3-2, Sept. 2026

  • YesBrian WodeleVoted yes on a $5,000 street assessment for Coffee Mill Golf Course (passed 3-2, Sept. 2026).
  • YesEmily DurandVoted yes on a $5,000 street assessment for Coffee Mill Golf Course (passed 3-2, Sept. 2026).
  • YesJohn FriedmeyerVoted yes on a $5,000 street assessment for Coffee Mill Golf Course (passed 3-2, Sept. 2026).
  • NoDean MeurerVoted no on a $5,000 street assessment for Coffee Mill Golf Course (passed 3-2, Sept. 2026).

City of Wabasha · Sep 17, 2026Link

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