Waconia City Council At Large · Nov 3, 2026
Jim
Lohan
Jim Lohan is running for Waconia City Council At Large in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council At Large
- 01Nick GleasonIncumbent
- 02Jeff GrengsIncumbent
- 03Jim LohanYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Jim Lohan is retired from industrial leadership roles at Owens Corning, GE, Toro and Terex. He has an MBA from Washington State University.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Campaign website
- www.lohanforwaconia.com
Nick Gleason and Jeff Grengs were unable to attend the Waconia Chamber's Sept. 24 candidate luncheon, where Jim Lohan and Timothy Litfin spoke. Hometown Source (Waconia Patriot)
On the record: Jim Lohan
5 sourced01801 Highway 284 site1 sourced position
Said the project should fit the Strategic Plan and attract retail and light industrial businesses that strengthen the tax base.
ensure the project aligns with our Strategic Plan, attracts retail and light industrial businesses that complement existing development, strengthens the tax base”
Own statementWaconia Chamber of CommerceLink
02Downtown parking1 sourced position
Said current downtown parking appears balanced with demand and that parking management must evolve as development continues.
current parking appears well balanced with demand”
Own statementWaconia Chamber of CommerceLink
03Property taxes1 sourced position
Said the city must invest prudently and maintain predictable tax levels.
The city must invest prudently, prioritize essential projects, and maintain predictable tax levels.”
Own statementWaconia Chamber of CommerceLink
04Safari Island1 sourced position
Said he is an active Safari Island member and that a project of this size needs discipline, creativity and partnership.
A project of this size will require discipline, creativity, and partnership.”
Own statementWaconia Chamber of CommerceLink
05Data centers1 sourced position
Said one or two well-planned data centers can provide economic benefit if local governments weigh tax revenue, infrastructure, resource use and residents' concerns.
one or two well-planned facilities can provide meaningful economic benefit while fitting responsibly into the community”
Own statementJim Lohan for Waconia City Council (campaign site)Link
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