Nathan Peterson
MN · Jackson City Council Member, Ward 2
Jackson City Council member, small business owner and regional truck driver who is president of Little Huskies Daycare. His priorities are careful use of taxpayer dollars and strong public safety.
Where Nathan Peterson stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (2 records), Government Efficiency (1 record), Housing Affordability (2 records),
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (2 support · 3 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 2 support
Seconded and voted for a noise nuisance rule setting a cutoff of 30 minutes after sunset for loud outdoor work, except emergencies; it passed 5-1.
December 1, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Seconded and voted for a letter of intent to partner with ZEF Energy on an electric vehicle fast-charging site paid for by the Volkswagen settlement; it passed 4-1.
November 17, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Moved to start online utility bill pay, with customers paying a small convenience fee to be reviewed in six months; it passed 5-1.
May 17, 2022Supports Government Efficiency
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 support · 3 oppose
Moved to approve a zero percent increase in the city property tax levy for 2025; it passed. A year later he voted for a 9.23% increase for 2026.
December 17, 2024Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Voted to buy a new 3-by-10-foot LED sign for the city-owned liquor store; it passed 4-2.
June 18, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Moved to approve a $500,000 city loan letter for the Belmont Heights housing development; it passed with one abstention.
November 21, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Voted against a resolution backing a local sales tax law to raise $5.7 million for an outdoor sports complex; it failed 4-2.
June 6, 2023Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Moved to pay for a second study of the city pool by Burbach Aquatics, hoping the school district would join; it passed 4-1.
May 16, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 2 support
Moved to approve a $500,000 city loan letter for the Belmont Heights housing development; it passed with one abstention.
November 21, 2023Supports Housing Affordability
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Moved for the city to work with DBS Development Group on a housing project and approve its concept design; it passed with one abstention.
April 4, 2023Supports Housing Affordability
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Moved to pay for a second study of the city pool by Burbach Aquatics, hoping the school district would join; it passed 4-1.
May 16, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Track record — General
General · 16 records
Moved, for the city abatement committee, to declare the property at 618 Morrison Avenue a public nuisance and safety hazard; it passed.
June 16, 2026
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Moved a resolution to fly the 1983 version of the Minnesota state flag on city property; it passed 5-1.
April 7, 2026
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Moved a resolution asking Southwest Minnesota Broadband Services to make an offer to buy out the city's membership; it passed unanimously.
November 18, 2025
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Moved to appeal the city's Lift Station 4 lawsuit against engineering firm Bolton and Menk to the Minnesota Supreme Court. He also voted to dissolve the Ambulance Advisory Board (4-1).
September 16, 2025
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Cast the only vote against hiring an economic development assistant, pending approval by the city's development authority.
July 15, 2025
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Moved to forgive an $8,768.84 water bill for Dvorak Trucking caused by a hidden leak and to have a forgiveness policy drafted; it passed.
June 3, 2025
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Moved to undo a hiring deal for an economic development assistant because the job was never posted; it failed 4-2.
April 1, 2025
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Voted against bringing in only two of the city administrator finalists for interviews; it passed 3-2.
December 3, 2024
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Voted against a 5% city electric rate increase for 2025; the council rejected it unanimously.
November 19, 2024
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Abstained when the council raised its loan to the Little Huskies Daycare by $60,000; the other five members approved it.
October 26, 2023
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Was named mayor pro tem by Mayor Marcus Polz, with council approval, and put on the city liquor committee.
January 3, 2023
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Won a Ward 2 seat on the Jackson City Council with 366 votes, the most of five candidates for two seats.
November 8, 2022
Source: electionresultsfiles.sos.mn.gov
Cast the only vote against finding outside money to help business owner Larry Clymer pay $2,100 for a sewage pump repair; it passed 4-1.
May 3, 2022
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Was appointed by Mayor Wayne Walter, with unanimous council approval, to fill a Ward 2 vacancy on the Jackson City Council.
January 4, 2022
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Lost the Ward 2 Jackson City Council race to Marcus Polz, 447 votes to 390.
November 3, 2020
Source: electionresultsfiles.sos.mn.gov
Was appointed by the Jackson City Council to fill a Ward 2 council vacancy left by Donnie Schoenrock's retirement.
July 21, 2020
Source: cityofjacksonmn.com
Past race Nathan Peterson ran in:
- City Council Member Ward 2 · November 3, 2026 · Jackson city, Minnesota · incumbent