Willmar Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
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Justin Ask is running for mayor of Willmar in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Rollie Nissen.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Justin AskYou’re reading
- 02Rollie Nissen
Background
- About
- Justin Ask is a Willmar City Council member for Ward 3 and lead pastor at Vinje Lutheran Church. His current council term runs through January 2029.
On the record: Justin Ask
7 sourced01Flock cameras1 sourced position
Made the motion to end the city's Flock contract and voted yes; it tied 3-3 and failed when the mayor voted no (Sept 2026).
Council voteWillmar City Council minutes, Sept 21, 2026 (draft, in Oct 5 packet) · Sep 21, 2026Link
022027 budget and levy2 sourced positions
Voted no on setting the 2027 preliminary property tax levy at $12,802,964 (passed 6-1, Sept 2026).
Council voteWillmar City Council minutes, Sept 8, 2026 (draft, in Sept 21 packet) · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
As reported by West Central Tribune; not a direct quote
Says the city should plan ahead, live within its means and avoid asking taxpayers to bear higher costs from failure to plan.
Own statementWest Central Tribune · Jul 11, 2026Link
03Housing2 sourced positions
Made the motion to commit $101,017 in State Affordable Housing Aid to SW Minnesota Housing Partnership for two single-family homes (passed 6-0, Sept 2026).
Council voteWillmar City Council minutes, Sept 21, 2026 (draft, in Oct 5 packet) · Sep 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
As reported by West Central Tribune, from his written answers to the paper's candidate questions
Names housing as a top priority and says he would work with developers, businesses and community partners on more affordable single-family homes.
The housing shortage affects nearly every part of our community,”
Own statementWest Central Tribune · Jul 11, 2026Link
04Willmar Connect broadband1 sourced position
Voted yes on accepting the $7.6 million low bid for phase one of the Willmar Connect broadband network (passed 5-3, Jan 2026).
Council voteWest Central Tribune · Jan 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Priorities1 sourced position
As reported by West Central Tribune, from his written answers to the paper's candidate questions
Says the mayor can help bring people together around a shared vision for Willmar's future.
I believe there is an opportunity for the mayor to help bring people together around a shared vision for the future,”
Own statementWest Central Tribune · Jul 11, 2026Link
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Justin Ask: their words and their votes on the same issue
2027 budget and levy
In their words
Says the city should plan ahead, live within its means and avoid asking taxpayers to bear higher costs from failure to plan.
Jul 11, 2026 ·As reported by West Central Tribune; not a direct quote ·West Central Tribune · Jul 11, 2026
On the record
Voted no on setting the 2027 preliminary property tax levy at $12,802,964 (passed 6-1, Sept 2026).
Sep 8, 2026 ·Willmar City Council minutes, Sept 8, 2026 (draft, in Sept 21 packet) · Sep 8, 2026
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