Wyoming City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Dennis
Schilling
Dennis Schilling, the incumbent, is running for Wyoming City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Jessica Bergan
- 02Andrew Perry
- 03Dennis SchillingYou’re reading
- 04Jodie Witte
Background
- About
- Dennis Schilling is a chief building official and the incumbent on the Wyoming City Council.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
Four candidates filed for two at-large council seats: Jessica Bergan, Andrew Perry, Dennis Schilling and Jodie Witte. Minnesota Secretary of State
The two seats on the ballot are those held by Dennis Schilling and Claire Luger, whose terms expire in December 2026. City of Wyoming
On the record: Dennis Schilling
13 sourced01City Hall and fire station project4 sourced positions
Voted for approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the City Facilities projects (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Wyoming · May 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted for receiving bids and awarding a contract for the City Facilities Improvement Project (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Wyoming · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said he was disappointed with the bid overages but was in favor of the City Facilities project moving forward.
Own statementCity of Wyoming · Jun 16, 2026Link
Voted for a ground lease, lease-purchase agreement and lease revenue bonds to finance the City Hall and fire station project (passed 3-1, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Wyoming · Jul 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02License plate cameras2 sourced positions
Voted for a one-year, $12,000 contract renewal with Flock Safety for license plate reader cameras (passed 3-1, Aug. 2026).
Council voteCity of Wyoming · Aug 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said the city's current systems have far more information than Flock, and that he has no concerns with Flock.
Own statementCity of Wyoming · Aug 5, 2026Link
03Sunrise River Bank development1 sourced position
Voted for the master development plan for Sunrise River Bank Commercial on the Greenwood Golf Course site (passed 3-1, Aug. 2026).
Council voteCity of Wyoming · Aug 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04City budget and taxes2 sourced positions
Voted for the proposed tax levy payable in 2027 (passed 4-1, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Wyoming · Sep 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
in the Forest Lake Times voters guide
Said tax increases may sometimes be necessary but should be justified and proportional, and the city should use grants and other funding before relying heavily on property taxes.
Tax increases may sometimes be necessary, but they should be justified, proportional, and accompanied by clear evidence that the city is using existing resources responsibly.”
Own statementForest Lake Times · Sep 24, 2026Link
05Housing1 sourced position
in the Forest Lake Times voters guide
Said cities generally cannot solve housing affordability through one policy, and that Wyoming has limited financial resources for subsidized housing projects.
The most effective strategy is usually a combination of increasing housing supply and preserving/building subsidized affordable housing.”
Own statementForest Lake Times · Sep 24, 2026Link
06Economic development district1 sourced position
Voted for approving an Economic Development District and Economic Development Plan (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Wyoming · Jul 7, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Cannabis businesses1 sourced position
Voted to approve an interim conditional use permit for a cannabis microbusiness at 7745 Wyoming Trail (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Wyoming · Sep 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Wyoming City Council in 2022 as a nonpartisan candidate (won).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2022Link
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Dennis Schilling: their words and their votes on the same issue
City facilities project
In their words
Said he was disappointed with the bid overages but was in favor of the City Facilities project moving forward.
Jun 16, 2026 ·as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·City of Wyoming · Jun 16, 2026
On the record
Voted for receiving bids and awarding a contract for the City Facilities Improvement Project (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Jun 16, 2026 ·City of Wyoming · Jun 16, 2026
License plate cameras
In their words
Said the city's current systems have far more information than Flock, and that he has no concerns with Flock.
Aug 5, 2026 ·as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·City of Wyoming · Aug 5, 2026
On the record
Voted for a one-year, $12,000 contract renewal with Flock Safety for license plate reader cameras (passed 3-1, Aug. 2026).
Aug 5, 2026 ·City of Wyoming · Aug 5, 2026
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