DuWayne Galow
MN · Granite Falls City Council Member, Ward 2
DuWayne Galow has been on the Granite Falls City Council since he was appointed in June 1982. He serves on the EDA Board, Finance Committee, Airport Commission, Street Committee, and Wage and Salary Committee.
Where DuWayne Galow stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (3 records), Public Infrastructure (5 records)
Mixed record
Environment and Public Health (4 support · 1 oppose), Government Spending Reduction (1 support · 11 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 4 support · 1 oppose
Made the motion to approve a deal to buy power from the Bingham Lakes Wind project near Windom to meet state clean energy rules. It passed unanimously.
November 3, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
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Made the motion to give $20,000 in city funds to the Avera Granite Falls hospital. It passed unanimously.
November 6, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health
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Seconded and voted for an emergency pause on THC product sales in Granite Falls, which passed 4-2. He also voted for a pause on using THC in public places, which passed 5-1.
August 7, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health
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Moved to pay $3,000 to till up prairie grass in a city park near the water plant and plant lawn grass after neighbor complaints. No one seconded it, and he voted no on leaving the park as is.
May 4, 2020Opposes Environment and Public Health
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Voted no on a homeowner's request to keep a roofed private fishing structure in the river floodplain zone. The council denied the request 5-1.
August 1, 2016Supports Environment and Public Health
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Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Made the motion to renew a $100-a-month contract to broadcast and tape city council meetings on public access TV. It passed 3-2.
February 19, 2019Supports Government Efficiency
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Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support · 11 oppose
Made the motion to cover a $578,899 funding gap for a $5.16 million electric substation upgrade from city reserves instead of borrowing. It passed unanimously.
May 4, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Made the motion to give the Granite Falls Chamber of Commerce a $3,500 donation. It passed unanimously.
April 20, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Made the motion to buy a new 2026 police patrol vehicle and equipment. It passed unanimously.
February 2, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Introduced the resolution approving the city's proposed 2026 general fund budget. It passed unanimously.
September 2, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Made the motion to award a $249,506 contract to build a walking and biking trail along County Road 5, mostly paid by a $189,840 federal grant. It passed unanimously.
July 7, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cms5.revize.com
Made the motion to seek bids for an east side water main loop project, paid for with a $750,000 state grant plus bonds. It passed unanimously.
February 3, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Made the motion to spend up to $5,000 in city funds to finish building a new dog park after fundraising fell short. It passed unanimously.
May 20, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Voted no on a $3,500 city donation to the Granite Falls Chamber of Commerce. The donation failed 1-4.
February 20, 2024Supports Government Spending Reduction
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Made the motion to give $20,000 in city funds to the Avera Granite Falls hospital. It passed unanimously.
November 6, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cms5.revize.com
Moved to pay $3,000 to till up prairie grass in a city park near the water plant and plant lawn grass after neighbor complaints. No one seconded it, and he voted no on leaving the park as is.
May 4, 2020Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cms5.revize.com
Made the motion letting the city manager offer rent forgiveness after a closed session on the Dallas II building's money troubles during COVID-19. It passed on a roll call vote.
April 6, 2020Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Made the motion to renew a $100-a-month contract to broadcast and tape city council meetings on public access TV. It passed 3-2.
February 19, 2019Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 3 support
Made the motion to buy a new 2026 police patrol vehicle and equipment. It passed unanimously.
February 2, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: cms5.revize.com
Seconded and voted for an emergency pause on THC product sales in Granite Falls, which passed 4-2. He also voted for a pause on using THC in public places, which passed 5-1.
August 7, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: cms5.revize.com
Voted for a $9,900 contract to tear down a run-down nuisance building at 1507 8th Avenue. It passed 6-1.
July 6, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
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Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 5 support
Made the motion to cover a $578,899 funding gap for a $5.16 million electric substation upgrade from city reserves instead of borrowing. It passed unanimously.
May 4, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: cms5.revize.com
Made the motion to award a $249,506 contract to build a walking and biking trail along County Road 5, mostly paid by a $189,840 federal grant. It passed unanimously.
July 7, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: cms5.revize.com
Made the motion to seek bids for an east side water main loop project, paid for with a $750,000 state grant plus bonds. It passed unanimously.
February 3, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: cms5.revize.com
Made the motion to spend up to $5,000 in city funds to finish building a new dog park after fundraising fell short. It passed unanimously.
May 20, 2024Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: cms5.revize.com
Made the motion to declare part of downtown a slum and blighted area, a step needed for a state streetscape grant. He also seconded the grant application. Both passed unanimously.
March 18, 2024Supports Public Infrastructure
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Track record — General
General · 3 records
Seconded and voted for a 3% increase in city electric rates starting with August 2026 bills. It passed unanimously.
June 15, 2026
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Made the motion to sell $2,355,000 in city bonds to refinance sewer and street improvement debt (Series 2020A). It passed unanimously.
November 16, 2020
Source: cms5.revize.com
Seconded and voted for a counter-offer to sell city land at 104 Winter Drive for $35,000 with a development agreement, after a $16,000 offer. It passed 5-2.
May 18, 2020
Source: cms5.revize.com
Past race DuWayne Galow ran in:
- City Council Member Ward 2 · November 3, 2026 · Granite Falls city, Minnesota · incumbent