Wayzata City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Molly
MacDonald
Molly MacDonald, the incumbent, is running for Wayzata City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Adam Elg
- 02Dan KochIncumbent
- 03Molly MacDonaldYou’re reading
- 04David Paul Struck
Background
- About
- Owner of a retail business on the 700 block of Lake Street and a six-year Wayzata City Council member. A lifelong Wayzata community member and University of Minnesota graduate.
Molly MacDonald, Adam Elg, David Paul Struck and Dan Koch are the four candidates for two Wayzata City Council seats on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Molly MacDonald
11 sourced01Food and beverage tax2 sourced positions
Says her plan to lower residents' tax burden includes pursuing a food and beverage sales tax and new enterprise funds.
My plan: explore new enterprise funds, pursue a food and beverage sales tax, grow resident-focused events, and capture revenue from Wayzata's growing popularity instead of raising taxes on the families who've called it home for generations.”
Own statementSun Sailor · Sep 21, 2026Link
Voted yes on Resolution 06-2026 supporting authority to impose a local food and beverage sales tax (consent agenda, passed 5-0, Feb. 2026).
Council voteCity of Wayzata · Feb 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Short-term rentals2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 852 prohibiting short-term rentals (passed 4-1, Sept. 2025).
Council voteCity of Wayzata · Sep 23, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 859, a 12-month emergency moratorium on new short-term rentals (passed 4-1, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Wayzata · Apr 7, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Property taxes1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 53-2025 certifying the final 2026 property tax levy, a 4.9% increase (passed 4-1, Dec. 2025).
Council voteCity of Wayzata · Dec 2, 2025LinkHow the council voted
04Car dealership3 sourced positions
Voted no on Resolution 21-2025 approving a PUD concept plan for a Lamborghini dealership at 1022 and 1042 Wayzata Boulevard East (passed 3-2, July 2025).
Council voteCity of Wayzata · Jul 1, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on Resolution 12-2026 approving the PUD general plan at 1022 and 1042 Wayzata Boulevard East (passed 4-1, Feb. 2026).
Council voteCity of Wayzata · Feb 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on the PUD development agreement for Walser Lamborghini at 1022 Wayzata Boulevard East (passed 4-1, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Wayzata · Apr 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Gleason Lake Road subdivision1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 14-2026 denying a subdivision at 190 Gleason Lake Road and 121 Gleahaven Road (passed 3-2, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Wayzata · Apr 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Large events2 sourced positions
Voted no on a special event permit for the HIFI on the Lake Concerts at Macanda Restaurant (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Wayzata · Jun 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on denying a special event permit for WAAM Fest (passed 3-1, July 2025).
Council voteCity of Wayzata · Jul 15, 2025LinkHow the council voted
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Molly MacDonald: their words and their votes on the same issue
Food and beverage tax
In their words
Says her plan to lower residents' tax burden includes pursuing a food and beverage sales tax and new enterprise funds.
Sep 21, 2026 ·Sun Sailor · Sep 21, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution 06-2026 supporting authority to impose a local food and beverage sales tax (consent agenda, passed 5-0, Feb. 2026).
Feb 10, 2026 ·City of Wayzata · Feb 10, 2026
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