Larry Baker

MN · Albert Lea City Council Member, Ward 2

Larry Baker has served on the Albert Lea City Council since he was first elected in 2006 and has served as mayor pro tem.

Housing Affordability (3 records), Public Infrastructure (2 records)

Government Spending Reduction (2 support · 3 oppose)

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Government Spending Reduction · 2 support · 3 oppose

Voted for a preliminary 2027 city property tax levy of up to $9.96 million, a 7.87% increase. It passed 6-1.
September 28, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Moved a smaller $886,500 City Hall remodel after a larger plan failed. His motion failed, and the council chose basic repairs instead.
March 9, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Cast the only vote against a $4.9 million rebuild of Valley Avenue and Marshall Street, partly paid by charges on 62 nearby properties. It passed 6-1.
February 9, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Moved to cut the Housing and Redevelopment Authority's 2026 tax levy from $266,000 to $125,000. It passed 6-1.
December 8, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Moved to have the city study building apartments on downtown's 300 Block, paid with tax increment funds, before seeking developers. It passed 7-0.
August 11, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofalbertlea.org

Housing Affordability · 3 support

Moved to give a city lot at 610 4th Street to a builder for a new affordable family home. He thanked the builder for helping ease the housing shortage. It passed 6-0.
November 10, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Moved to approve a permit for 61 affordable apartments at Blazing Star Landing, a cleaned-up former industrial site. It passed 7-0.
September 8, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Moved to have the city study building apartments on downtown's 300 Block, paid with tax increment funds, before seeking developers. It passed 7-0.
August 11, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: cityofalbertlea.org

Public Infrastructure · 2 support

Seconded and voted for a $2.2 million contract to build part of the Songbird Trail with Freeborn County. It passed 4-3.
June 22, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Moved a smaller $886,500 City Hall remodel after a larger plan failed. His motion failed, and the council chose basic repairs instead.
March 9, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: cityofalbertlea.org

General · 8 records

Voted to change Albert Lea's pet rules to allow up to four dogs and cats in any mix. The change passed 4-3.
May 26, 2026
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Moved final approval to rezone land next to the ALEDA Jobs Park from single-family homes to industrial use. It passed 5-2.
December 22, 2025
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Did not vote on a $16,000 grant and $16,000 loan to fix a run-down building at 201 Front St. E. He told the council his employer had done design work for the owners.
April 28, 2025
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Voted against sending $9.8 million in arena, pool and theater upgrades to a public vote. He favored paying with tax abatement bonds instead. The referendum plan passed 5-2.
January 22, 2024
Source: albertleatribune.com
Won another term in Ward 2 with 565 votes (56.2%) to 436 for Brian Beasley.
November 8, 2022
Source: albertleatribune.com
Voted to reject a city management shake-up that cut the parks and recreation director's job. He said residents raised it often while he campaigned. The plan failed 5-2.
November 24, 2014
Source: albertleatribune.com
Won a third term on the Albert Lea City Council in Ward 2 with 563 votes (63%) to 335 for Robert Hoffman.
November 4, 2014
Source: albertleatribune.com
Was endorsed by the Albert Lea Tribune editorial board for the Ward 2 City Council seat over Richard Hench.
October 25, 2006
Source: albertleatribune.com

City Council Member Ward 2 · November 3, 2026 · Albert Lea city, Minnesota · incumbent