Jim Kreemer
MN · Long Prairie Mayor
Jim Kreemer is the mayor of Long Prairie and a former city council member who also served on the city's Planning and Zoning Commission. As mayor, he leads the city's work on public safety, administration, and planning and zoning.
Where Jim Kreemer stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (3 records), Housing Affordability (2 records), Public Infrastructure (2 records)
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (3 support · 7 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 3 support · 7 oppose
Voted no on hiring a seventh full-time police officer. The hire passed 3-2.
August 26, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to approve a clerks union contract through 2028 with agreed wage raises. It passed unanimously.
August 12, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: longprairie.net
Voted no on raising the city's economic development contract with the Chamber of Commerce to $45,000. It passed 3-2.
December 10, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: longprairie.net
Voted for the city's 2026 property tax levy of $1,364,805, up from $1,185,215 the year before. It passed unanimously.
December 10, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to hire a builder for a $957,948 airport hangar, 95% paid by the FAA. It passed unanimously.
March 12, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to buy a new fire rescue truck for $553,207, paid in full for a $30,000 discount. It passed unanimously.
November 4, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: longprairie.net
Voted no on hiring a city community service officer, citing cost concerns raised in debate. The motion failed 1-3.
March 4, 2024Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to buy Tasers for the police department for $28,522, paid over five years. It passed.
December 18, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: longprairie.net
Seconded and voted for the city's 2024 property tax levy of $1,128,921. It passed.
December 4, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: longprairie.net
As fire chief, recommended a $45,498 backup power generator for city hall after a citywide outage. The council approved it unanimously.
February 19, 2019Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: longprairie.net
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 3 support
Moved to buy a new fire rescue truck for $553,207, paid in full for a $30,000 discount. It passed unanimously.
November 4, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to accept a $125,000 federal COPS grant over three years to help pay for police officers. It passed unanimously.
October 7, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to buy Tasers for the police department for $28,522, paid over five years. It passed.
December 18, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: longprairie.net
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 2 support
Moved to approve a permit for a 61-unit apartment building with conditions like an on-site manager and a play area. It passed 5-0.
November 6, 2023Supports Housing Affordability
Source: longprairie.net
Cast the only vote against denying a rezoning for a planned apartment building. He noted the planning commission had backed it. The denial passed 4-1.
August 21, 2023Supports Housing Affordability
Source: longprairie.net
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 2 support
Moved to hire a builder for a $957,948 airport hangar, 95% paid by the FAA. It passed unanimously.
March 12, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: longprairie.net
As fire chief, recommended a $45,498 backup power generator for city hall after a citywide outage. The council approved it unanimously.
February 19, 2019Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: longprairie.net
Track record — General
General · 19 records
Voted no on accepting permanent hockey boards and a skating rink project at Soldiers Field. It passed.
September 9, 2026
Source: longprairie.net
Cast the only vote against leveling land at Soldiers Field for an outdoor skating rink. It passed 3-1.
May 27, 2026
Source: longprairie.net
Seconded and voted for hiring an outside investigation into a city employee. The motion failed 2-3.
January 28, 2026
Source: longprairie.net
Voted no on hiring Daniel Stueck as a full-time police officer to replace a retiring officer. The hire passed 3-2.
November 26, 2025
Source: longprairie.net
Voted no on ending a new police officer's trial period and making her full-time. It passed 3-2.
August 13, 2025
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to start drafting a rental registration fee and inspection rules for rental housing. It passed unanimously.
March 26, 2025
Source: longprairie.net
Voted no on a permit letting Todd County build a parking lot in a home zone. The permit passed 3-2.
February 26, 2025
Source: longprairie.net
Voted no on reappointing Dan Laumeyer as fire chief. The 2-2 tie left the decision tabled.
January 8, 2025
Source: longprairie.net
Took office as mayor of Long Prairie after winning the 2024 election. The council declared his old council seat open.
January 8, 2025
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to raise airport hangar rent from $80 to $100 a month. It passed unanimously.
December 2, 2024
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to lend $261,452 from the city liquor store fund to the fire equipment fund, to be paid back in full. It passed unanimously.
November 18, 2024
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to hold off on posting a new police officer job until the police budget and a school officer plan were reviewed. It passed unanimously.
October 21, 2024
Source: longprairie.net
Cast the only vote against hiring Katrina Scheve as deputy city clerk. The hire passed 4-1.
May 16, 2024
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to appoint JoAnn Schroeder to fill an open council seat. It passed.
March 18, 2024
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to appoint council member David Wright to fill the mayor vacancy. It passed 2-1.
March 4, 2024
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to rezone Farmers Union farmland to heavy industrial, with a deal requiring public hearings on new buildings. It passed unanimously.
June 20, 2023
Source: longprairie.net
Was sworn in as a Long Prairie City Council member. The mayor named him council lead for planning and zoning and the city liquor store.
January 3, 2023
Source: longprairie.net
Was appointed to the Long Prairie Planning and Zoning Commission on a 4-1 council vote.
May 17, 2021
Source: longprairie.net
Was approved by the Long Prairie City Council as fire chief, on the fire department's recommendation.
February 6, 2017
Source: longprairie.net
Past race Jim Kreemer ran in:
- Mayor · November 3, 2026 · Long Prairie city, Minnesota · incumbent