Willmar City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Stephen
Gardner

Council Member, Ward 2; term ends January 2029City of Willmar

Stephen Gardner (Council Member, Ward 2) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Willmar City Council after the election.

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About: Stephen Gardner is the Ward 2 member of the Willmar City Council, with a term ending January 2029.

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01Flock cameras1 sourced position

Voted yes on the motion to end the city's Flock contract (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, 2026 Link How the council voted

022027 budget and levy1 sourced position

Voted yes 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, 2026 Link How the council voted

03Willmar Connect broadband1 sourced position

Voted no 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, 2026 Link How the council voted

04Housing1 sourced position

Voted yes on committing State Affordable Housing Aid to SW Minnesota Housing Partnership for new single-family homes: $101,017 and $150,000 (both passed 6-0, Sept 2026).
Council voteWillmar City Council minutes, Sept 21, 2026 (draft, in Oct 5 packet) · Sep 21, 2026 Link How the council voted

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