Wells City Council · Nov 3, 2026
John P
Herman
John P Herman, the incumbent, is running for Wells City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
The race · City Council
- 01Lyle Doerr-Rodriguez Jr.
- 02John P HermanYou’re reading
- 03Seth Olson
- 04Lexie Sherman
Background
- About
- John P Herman 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
Lyle Doerr-Rodriguez Jr., John P Herman, Seth Olson and Lexie Sherman are the four candidates for two council seats. Minnesota Secretary of State · Jul 28, 2026
On the record: John P Herman
5 sourced01Property tax levy2 sourced positions
as quoted by the Faribault County Register
Said a higher preliminary levy would give the city two months to seek other funding for the clinic building, and it could be dropped.
If we went with the higher number, we would have two months to pursue other funding. If we can’t find what we want we can drop it.”
Own statementFaribault County Register · Oct 4, 2026Link
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
02Building permits1 sourced position
Requested that a report of building permits be included in council packets.
Own statementCity of Wells · Mar 23, 2026Link
03Lead service lines1 sourced position
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
04Airport1 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
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John P Herman: their words and their votes on the same issue
Property tax levy
In their words
Said a higher preliminary levy would give the city two months to seek other funding for the clinic building, and it could be dropped.
Oct 4, 2026 ·as quoted by the Faribault County Register ·Faribault County Register · Oct 4, 2026
On the record
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).
Oct 4, 2026 ·Faribault County Register · Oct 4, 2026
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