Wadena Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Mac
Nelson
Mac Nelson is running for mayor of Wadena in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Member of the Wadena City Council.
Mayor George Deiss is not on the candidate list; Mac Nelson is the only candidate for mayor. Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Mac Nelson
6 sourced012027 budget and levy1 sourced position
Voted yes on the motion approving the proposed 2027 levy of $1,689,651, up 12.55%, and a police squad grant resolution (passed 4-1, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Wadena · Sep 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Railroad quiet zone1 sourced position
Voted yes on Bolton & Menk engineering for the railroad Quiet Zone project, estimated at $23,995 (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Wadena · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03City Facebook comments1 sourced position
Voted no on removing comment capabilities from the city's Facebook posts (passed 3-1, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Wadena · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Digital sign3 sourced positions
Voted yes on pausing the Highway 10 and 71 digital sign project (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Wadena · May 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on tabling the Highway 10/71 digital sign to December 31, 2026 (passed 4-1, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Wadena · Aug 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on installing the city digital sign at the northeast corner of Highways 10 and 71 (failed 2-3, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Wadena · Apr 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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