Winona City Council Ward 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Sarah Phan-Budd
Candidate for City Council Ward 4
Sarah Phan-Budd is running for Winona City Council Ward 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Raelynn Peter.
Pre-registration deadline (you can still register at the polls) · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Sarah Phan-Budd is a physics professor and department chair at Winona State University.
Where Sarah Phan-Budd stands: positions on the record
Housing zoning1 sourced position
Said her priority would be to examine zoning and other ways to make Winona friendlier to families, first-time home buyers and young renters.
“I believe the changes to make more affordable housing in Winona involve nitty gritty zoning details, among other things.”
Own statementWinona Area Chamber of Commerce
Police-fire station1 sourced position
as reported by the Winona Post; not a direct quote
At the Sept. 10, 2026 League of Women Voters forum, said it is probably time to address police and fire facility needs and that the plan needs to be fiscally responsible.
Forum answerWinona Post
2027 property tax levy1 sourced position
Said at the same forum that avoiding a tax increase would be extremely difficult and there is little to trim.
“I will try my best to find what I can and to try to make cuts where they can be made, but I don't think there's a lot,”
Own statementWinona Post
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