Justin Fosso
MN · Hibbing City Council Member, At-Large
Justin Fosso is an at-large Hibbing city councilor in his eighth year and a team lead and learning designer at Delta Air Lines. His top priorities are economic development and fixing roads, utilities and other city infrastructure.
Where Justin Fosso stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record), Public Infrastructure (2 records)
Opposes
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Government Spending Reduction (8 records)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 oppose
Voted to keep masks optional in Hibbing city buildings instead of requiring them. The motion passed, with one councilor voting no.
September 22, 2021Opposes Environment and Public Health
Source: hibbingmn.api.civicclerk.com
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Moved to seek bids for a new study of Hibbing's sewer and garbage collection rates. It passed.
February 1, 2023Supports Government Efficiency
Source: hibbingmn.api.civicclerk.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 8 oppose
Moved to set Hibbing's preliminary 2026 property tax levy at a 9.99% increase. The council approved it unanimously.
September 10, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: mesabitribune.com
Moved to hire a consultant for $48,346 to finish the Highland Hills small area plan for that site. It passed.
May 1, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: hibbingmn.api.civicclerk.com
Moved to sell $2,130,000 in city bonds to pay for equipment. It passed.
January 17, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: hibbingmn.api.civicclerk.com
Moved to lend $250,000 in city funds to the Hibbing Economic Development Authority for the Red Rock Hotel project, to be repaid. It passed.
November 15, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: hibbingmn.api.civicclerk.com
Moved to award a $313,317.50 contract to build pickleball courts at Bennett Park. It passed.
May 17, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: hibbingmn.api.civicclerk.com
Voted against delaying, then voted for buying two lots near the Memorial Building for $119,000. The purchase passed 4-3.
May 18, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: hibbingmn.api.civicclerk.com
Voted for buying three lots near the Memorial Building for $134,000. The purchase failed 3-3.
May 4, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: hibbingmn.api.civicclerk.com
Seconded a resolution asking the state for 2022 bonding money to build a new Hibbing public safety building. It passed.
June 9, 2021Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: hibbingmn.api.civicclerk.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 2 support
Moved to award a $313,317.50 contract to build pickleball courts at Bennett Park. It passed.
May 17, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: hibbingmn.api.civicclerk.com
Seconded a resolution asking the state for 2022 bonding money to build a new Hibbing public safety building. It passed.
June 9, 2021Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: hibbingmn.api.civicclerk.com
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Worked as a team lead and learning designer for Delta Air Lines, according to a KAXE profile of Hibbing leaders.
September 28, 2026
Source: kaxe.org
Represented Hibbing on the board of the Range Association of Municipalities and Schools, and served on the Hibbing Public Access TV and Age to Age boards.
July 14, 2026
Source: kaxe.org
Moved to send a city letter backing Cleveland-Cliffs' bid for Nashwauk state mineral leases to extend Hibbing Taconite's mine life. He called it super important. It passed.
May 23, 2023
Source: hibbingmn.api.civicclerk.com
Won re-election to his at-large council seat with 3,583 votes (61%), defeating Nicholas Todd Hill, who had 2,266.
November 8, 2022
Source: electionresultsfiles.sos.mn.gov
Won an at-large Hibbing City Council seat with 2,332 votes (37%), edging Jason Johnson (2,264) and Nicholas Hill (1,708).
November 6, 2018
Source: electionresultsfiles.sos.mn.gov
Past race Justin Fosso ran in:
- City Council Member At-Large · November 3, 2026 · Hibbing city, Minnesota · incumbent