Cottage Grove Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Greg
Ervin
Greg Ervin is running for mayor of Cottage Grove in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Greg Ervin is the Ward 4 City Councilor in Cottage Grove, first appointed to the council in March 2018. He has served on the city Budget Committee since April 2013.
The City's list of 2026 candidate filings shows one candidate for Mayor, Greg Ervin, two for Ward 1, one for Ward 3 and two for At-Large. City of Cottage Grove
Mayor Candace Solesbee announced she will not seek reelection and endorsed Greg Ervin at a Council meeting. The Chronicle · Jun 10, 2026
On the record: Greg Ervin
9 sourced01Mayoral candidacy1 sourced position
Told the Council he will run for mayor, citing a vision for the town.
I feel a deep duty, and there is excitement about a vision that I can’t shake for this town, one that I see prospering, one where community pulls together”
Own statementThe Chronicle · Jun 10, 2026Link
02City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2181 adopting the 2026-27 city budget (passed 5-2, June 22, 2026).
Council voteCottage Grove City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Library funding1 sourced position
Said at the June 22, 2026 meeting that the General Fund contribution for the Library was adequate for now and future adjustments could be revisited through supplemental budgets.
Own statementCottage Grove City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026Link
04Housing Assistance Fund3 sourced positions
Opposed moving $50,000 from the Housing Assistance Fund to the library budget, saying the remaining balance should stay available for its intended purpose (June 22, 2026).
Own statementCottage Grove City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026Link
Voted no on moving $50,000 from the Housing Assistance Fund to the library budget (failed 2-5, June 22, 2026).
Council voteCottage Grove City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2177 letting the Council transfer money from the housing trust fund back to the General Fund (passed 7-0, May 11, 2026).
Council voteCottage Grove City Council minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Utility and fee rates2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 2182 amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule for utilities and the golf course and eliminating broadband fees (passed 4-3, June 22, 2026).
Council voteCottage Grove City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2175 amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule (passed 5-1, January 26, 2026).
Council voteCottage Grove City Council minutes, January 26, 2026 · Jan 26, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Vehicle camping and parking1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 3207 changing the street parking notice period to 24 hours (passed 6-0, March 23, 2026).
Council voteCottage Grove City Council minutes, March 23, 2026 · Mar 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Greg Ervin: their words and their votes on the same issue
Housing Assistance Fund
In their words
Opposed moving $50,000 from the Housing Assistance Fund to the library budget, saying the remaining balance should stay available for its intended purpose (June 22, 2026).
Jun 22, 2026 ·Cottage Grove City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026
On the record
Voted no on moving $50,000 from the Housing Assistance Fund to the library budget (failed 2-5, June 22, 2026).
Jun 22, 2026 ·Cottage Grove City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026
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