Warroad Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Tom
Goldsmith
Tom Goldsmith, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Warroad in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Warroad mayor since January 2025, when he succeeded longtime Mayor Bob Marvin.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
Tom Goldsmith is the only candidate for Mayor. Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Tom Goldsmith
10 sourced01Housing1 sourced position
as reported by KQ92; not a direct quote
Says housing is a major priority; the city plans to identify housing needs, growth locations, utility and street needs, and partnerships.
Forum answerKQ92 · Oct 14, 2026Link
02Solar lease1 sourced position
as reported by KQ92; not a direct quote
Points to the solar field lease near the lagoons as a way to raise revenue outside the property tax levy.
Forum answerKQ92 · Oct 14, 2026Link
03Business growth1 sourced position
as reported by KQ92; not a direct quote
Says local businesses are essential to the community.
Forum answerKQ92 · Oct 14, 2026Link
04Highway 11 intersection1 sourced position
as reported by KQ92; not a direct quote
Says the Highway 11 and Lake Street intersection needs a safe, practical resolution.
Forum answerKQ92 · Oct 14, 2026Link
05Regional park and harbor1 sourced position
Voted yes on approving final plans and specs for the harbor project and advertising for bids (passed 5-0, April 2025).
Council voteCity of Warroad · Apr 14, 2025LinkHow the council voted
06Ambulance1 sourced position
Voted yes on not keeping the 2013 ambulance as a backup once the new ambulance arrives (passed 3-2, July 2025).
Council voteCity of Warroad · Jul 14, 2025LinkHow the council voted
07Cannabis1 sourced position
Voted yes on changing the zoning ordinance to list 'Cannabis Retailer' as a permitted business in C-2 (passed unanimously, July 2025).
Council voteCity of Warroad · Jul 14, 2025LinkHow the council voted
08Railroad siding2 sourced positions
Voted yes on supporting a joint letter to the CN and MnDOT opposing the railroad siding location (passed unanimously, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Warroad · May 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on sending a letter to the CN and other officials stating the city's position on the proposed railroad siding east of town (passed unanimously, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Warroad · Jul 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
09City property1 sourced position
Voted yes on a new lease agreement with Warroad Ventures for the LOW Brewery property, including assumption of its Port Authority loan (passed unanimously, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Warroad · May 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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