Wells Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Crystal
Dulas
Crystal Dulas is running for mayor of Wells in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Background
- About
- Crystal Dulas is a Wells City Council member whose term ends December 31, 2026.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
The mayor's office is held by David Braun, and the two council seats on the ballot are held by John Herman and Crystal Dulas. Faribault County Register · Aug 2, 2026
On the record: Crystal Dulas
13 sourced01City Hall and facilities2 sourced positions
as quoted by the Faribault County Register
Said the council needs cost information on the City Hall building to decide whether to fix it up or conclude it is not worth fixing.
That will help us determine what option we want to take, whether it is fixing up the current building or we come to the decision it is not worth fixing up.”
Own statementFaribault County Register · Feb 1, 2026Link
Voted yes on approving the Community Facilities section of the Wells Strategic Plan (passed 3-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Wells · Jul 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Code enforcement3 sourced positions
Said she would like the city to take more proactive steps on code enforcement issues, beyond just sending out letters.
Own statementCity of Wells · Mar 9, 2026Link
Said she would like a bigger effort on code enforcement to improve the overall appearance of the community.
Own statementCity of Wells · Feb 23, 2026Link
Voted yes on nuisance property abatement orders for three properties (passed 3-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Wells · Jul 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Property tax levy1 sourced position
Voted yes on setting the 2027 preliminary tax levy at $2,388,939, a 25.1% increase that includes $150,000 toward buying the former Mayo Clinic building (passed 3-2, Sept. 2026).
Council voteFaribault County Register · Oct 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Sewer rates1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-32 setting sewer rates for 2027 and 2028 as part of funding for the TH22/TH109 project (passed 3-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Wells · Jul 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Lead service lines2 sourced positions
Voted yes on approving the 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Project plans (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Wells · Jun 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-33 awarding the lead service line replacement contract to Jensen Excavating & Trucking for $422,046.90 (passed 3-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Wells · Jul 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Street repairs2 sourced positions
Voted yes on a motion to deny Resolution 2025-32 and discontinue the LRIP funding application for 7th Street SE (passed 4-0, Nov. 2025).
Council voteCity of Wells · Nov 24, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on awarding the 2026 mill and overlay project to WW Blacktopping for $47,938.80 (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Wells · Apr 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Airport1 sourced position
Voted yes on declining to proceed with the Wells Airport apron expansion at this time (passed 3-0, Oct. 2025).
Council voteCity of Wells · Oct 13, 2025LinkHow the council voted
08Economic development1 sourced position
Voted yes on the 2026 CEDA contract, not to exceed $74,572 a year (passed 4-0, Nov. 2025).
Council voteCity of Wells · Nov 24, 2025LinkHow the council voted
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Crystal Dulas: their words and their votes on the same issue
City Hall and facilities
In their words
Said the council needs cost information on the City Hall building to decide whether to fix it up or conclude it is not worth fixing.
Feb 1, 2026 ·as quoted by the Faribault County Register ·Faribault County Register · Feb 1, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on approving the Community Facilities section of the Wells Strategic Plan (passed 3-0, July 2026).
Jul 13, 2026 ·City of Wells · Jul 13, 2026
Code enforcement
In their words
Said she would like a bigger effort on code enforcement to improve the overall appearance of the community.
Feb 23, 2026 ·City of Wells · Feb 23, 2026
Said she would like the city to take more proactive steps on code enforcement issues, beyond just sending out letters.
Mar 9, 2026 ·City of Wells · Mar 9, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on nuisance property abatement orders for three properties (passed 3-0, July 2026).
Jul 13, 2026 ·City of Wells · Jul 13, 2026
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