Kathy Nelson
MN · Eden Prairie City Council Member (at large)
Kathy Nelson has served on the Eden Prairie City Council since 2006, after six years on the city Planning Commission, and represents the city on the Fire Relief Association board. Her priorities are a housing mix for all generations and low taxes while keeping roads, parks, and public safety strong.
Where Kathy Nelson stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Infrastructure (1 record)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (3 records)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 3 oppose
Voted with the full council 5-0 on October 15, 2024, to raise the lump-sum pension for retiring Eden Prairie firefighters from $12,400 to $15,000 per year of service, the state maximum.
October 15, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: eplocalnews.org
Voted on November 17, 2015, for two resolutions supporting the Southwest light rail line. One pledged city money for local improvements, including up to $2.5 million to rebuild Eden Road. The other, which she moved, gave city land for the City West station. Both passed 5-0.
November 17, 2015Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: eden-prairie.granicus.com
Moved to adopt Eden Prairie's 2015 city budget of $44.3 million and a property tax levy of $33.8 million on December 2, 2014. The council approved it 4-0.
December 2, 2014Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: eden-prairie.granicus.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Voted on November 17, 2015, for two resolutions supporting the Southwest light rail line. One pledged city money for local improvements, including up to $2.5 million to rebuild Eden Road. The other, which she moved, gave city land for the City West station. Both passed 5-0.
November 17, 2015Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: eden-prairie.granicus.com
Track record — General
General · 6 records
Was endorsed on September 24, 2026, by Eden Prairie Mayor Ron Case, who wrote that he supports both council incumbents in the 2026 election.
September 24, 2026
Source: eplocalnews.org
Voted on January 21, 2025, to approve Marshall Gardens, 15 homes and 100 townhomes on a 32-acre family farm along Dell Road, with about 13 acres of bluff land kept as open space. The council approved it 4-0.
January 21, 2025
Source: eplocalnews.org
Was re-elected to the Eden Prairie City Council on November 8, 2022, winning her fifth term with the most votes among four candidates for two seats.
November 8, 2022
Source: eplocalnews.org
Cast the only no vote on January 7, 2014, as the council approved 4-1 a first reading of an ordinance allowing beekeeping in residential areas with a permit. She said families with severe bee allergies could be forced to move.
January 7, 2014
Source: eden-prairie.granicus.com
Was appointed by the City Council on January 8, 2013, as secretary of the Eden Prairie Housing and Redevelopment Authority for 2013, and as the council's member on the Eden Prairie Foundation.
January 8, 2013
Source: eden-prairie.granicus.com
Was endorsed for re-election to the Eden Prairie City Council by the Eden Prairie News on October 21, 2010. The paper praised her research on issues and called hers a voice of compromise and reason.
October 21, 2010
Source: web.archive.org
Past race Kathy Nelson ran in:
- Council Member at Large, City of Eden Prairie · November 3, 2026 · Eden Prairie city, Minnesota · incumbent