Woodbury City Council at large · Nov 3, 2026

Nicole Mitchell

Candidate for City Council at large

12 candidates · 3 seats7 sourced positions

Nicole Mitchell is running for Woodbury City Council at large in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 10 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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Pre-registration deadline (you can still register at the polls) · Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Meteorologist and retired Air National Guard lieutenant colonel; attorney and member of the Minnesota Bar. Served in the Minnesota Senate from 2023 to 2025; Washington County election judge.

Campaign website: www.nicolemitchell.org

Where Nicole Mitchell stands: positions on the record

Representation1 sourced position

Supports moving Woodbury from at-large council seats to wards.
“I also support transitioning Woodbury to ward representation, so all residents actually have a voice with the council.”
Own statementEast Metro Voter Guide (Saint Paul Area Chamber): Nicole Mitchell questionnaire

Transparency1 sourced position

Supports keeping council meeting videos four years instead of four months and minimizing consent agendas.
Own statementEast Metro Voter Guide (Saint Paul Area Chamber): Nicole Mitchell questionnaire

Data centers1 sourced position

Wants to halt any additional AI data centers in Woodbury without public input.
“This includes halting any additional AI data centers in Woodbury without public input.”
Own statementCampaign website (accessed Oct 2, 2026)

Budget and taxes1 sourced position

Supports multi-year budgeting and plain-language budget summaries before final levy decisions.
Own statementEast Metro Voter Guide (Saint Paul Area Chamber): Nicole Mitchell questionnaire

Past candidacy1 sourced position

Ran for State Senate District 47 in 2022 as a DFL candidate (won).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2022

Court record1 sourced position

Convicted of first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools (Becker County District Court, July 2025) (under appeal).
Own statementKSTP · Aug 11, 2026

Public office1 sourced position

Resigned from the Minnesota Senate (July 2025).
Own statementJournal of the Minnesota Senate 2025

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