Waterville Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Bill
Conlin
Bill Conlin, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Waterville in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Tim Kinniry.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Bill ConlinYou’re reading
- 02Tim Kinniry
Background
- About
- Mayor of Waterville, first appointed to the office on May 2, 2023.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
The official candidate list shows Bill Conlin and Tim Kinniry for Mayor; Elizabeth Bybee, Scott Potter, Dave Sender, Troy Tolzman and Ronald (Rat) Van Houdt for Council Member (Elect 2); and Steve Cofield, Brady Fisher and Jennifer Grobe in the special election for Council Member. Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Bill Conlin
9 sourced01Property tax levy2 sourced positions
Voted yes on setting the proposed 2027 levy at 7%, $1,529,448 (passed 4-1, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Waterville · Sep 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2025R-042 approving the 2026 levy (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
Council voteCity of Waterville · Dec 2, 2025LinkHow the council voted
02City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026R-024 adopting the 2027 proposed budget as revised (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Waterville · Sep 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Library3 sourced positions
Voted yes on a motion not to put the library renovations on the fall 2026 ballot (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Waterville · Jul 7, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Said a contractor should first do demolition and set the size of the library space, followed by electrical work.
Own statementCity of Waterville · Aug 19, 2026Link
Said broadcasting and internet connections matter more than extra book storage space in the library plan.
Own statementCity of Waterville · Aug 19, 2026Link
04City buildings1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2025R-044 selling the former police station at 114 Hoosac St. W. for $180,000 (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
Council voteCity of Waterville · Dec 2, 2025LinkHow the council voted
05School resource officer1 sourced position
Voted yes on setting up a committee to negotiate the school resource officer agreement with the school board (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Waterville · Sep 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Waterville in 2024 (won).
Own statementCity of WatervilleLink
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Bill Conlin: their words and their votes on the same issue
Library
In their words
Said a contractor should first do demolition and set the size of the library space, followed by electrical work.
Aug 19, 2026 ·City of Waterville · Aug 19, 2026
Said broadcasting and internet connections matter more than extra book storage space in the library plan.
Aug 19, 2026 ·City of Waterville · Aug 19, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on a motion not to put the library renovations on the fall 2026 ballot (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Jul 7, 2026 ·City of Waterville · Jul 7, 2026
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