Winsted Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Jeff
Albers
Jeff Albers, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Winsted in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Mayor of Winsted, with a term that expires December 31, 2026.
Jeff Albers is the only candidate for mayor. Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Jeff Albers
12 sourced01Taxes and budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution R-26-33 certifying a preliminary 2027 property tax levy of $2,347,959 (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Winsted · Sep 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Streets3 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution R-26-16 ordering the 2027 Infrastructure Improvement Project and preparation of plans (passed 4-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Winsted · May 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution R-26-11 receiving the 2027 Infrastructure Improvement Project feasibility report and calling a public hearing (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Winsted · Apr 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said he feels residents of the Winsted on the Lake development would want the Zion area project to move forward at this time (February 2026 work session).
Own statementCity of Winsted · Feb 17, 2026Link
03Hainlin Park4 sourced positions
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said at a January 2026 work session that he is in favor of the Hainlin Park pavilion.
Own statementCity of Winsted · Jan 20, 2026Link
Voted yes on Resolution R-26-23 issuing a $1,685,000 general obligation tax abatement note and equipment certificate (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Winsted · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution R-26-22 approving a property tax abatement to repay borrowing for the park pavilion (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Winsted · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on awarding the Hainlin Park Pavilion construction contract to Mascon Construction for $937,366.03 (passed 4-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Winsted · May 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Equipment1 sourced position
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said other plow truck grant opportunities with a higher state share may be available in the future (October 2026 work session).
Own statementCity of Winsted · Oct 20, 2026Link
05Fire department1 sourced position
Voted yes on buying a new fire department rescue truck for up to $638,707.12 (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Winsted · Aug 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Brush site1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance O-26-01 amending the 2026 fee schedule, including a commercial brush site access card fee (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Winsted · Apr 7, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Trails1 sourced position
Voted yes on awarding the 6th Street Trail Project base bid to Landwehr Construction for $371,557.25 (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Winsted · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Streets
In their words
Said he feels residents of the Winsted on the Lake development would want the Zion area project to move forward at this time (February 2026 work session).
Feb 17, 2026 ·as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·City of Winsted · Feb 17, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution R-26-11 receiving the 2027 Infrastructure Improvement Project feasibility report and calling a public hearing (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Apr 21, 2026 ·City of Winsted · Apr 21, 2026
Hainlin Park
In their words
Said at a January 2026 work session that he is in favor of the Hainlin Park pavilion.
Jan 20, 2026 ·as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·City of Winsted · Jan 20, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on awarding the Hainlin Park Pavilion construction contract to Mascon Construction for $937,366.03 (passed 4-0, May 2026).
May 19, 2026 ·City of Winsted · May 19, 2026
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