Clinton Krueger
MN · Long Prairie City Council Member
Clinton Krueger is a Long Prairie City Council member who leads the council's work on the airport and tourism. He earlier led the council's work on public works.
Where Clinton Krueger stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (4 records), Housing Affordability (1 record), Civil Rights (1 record),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (9 records)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 9 oppose
Seconded and voted for hiring a seventh full-time police officer under federal grant rules. The hire passed 3-2.
August 26, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to add a seventh police officer position. The motion failed on a 2-2 tie.
August 12, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to raise the city's 2026 economic development contract with the Chamber of Commerce to $45,000. It passed 3-2.
December 10, 2025Opposes 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 trade in the city street sweeper and buy a new one for $244,983. The council approved it unanimously.
November 26, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to raise Planning and Zoning Commission pay from $5 to $25 per meeting. The raise passed, with one member abstaining.
February 12, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to adopt a one-time hiring and retention bonus for police officers hired since April 2023. The council approved it 4-0.
January 8, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to hire a city community service officer, an unsworn police helper. Other members cited the cost. The motion failed 1-3, with only Krueger voting yes.
March 4, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to buy a new public works plow truck and equipment for $274,320. The council approved it unanimously.
November 20, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: longprairie.net
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 4 support
Seconded and voted for hiring a seventh full-time police officer under federal grant rules. The hire passed 3-2.
August 26, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to add a seventh police officer position. The motion failed on a 2-2 tie.
August 12, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to adopt a one-time hiring and retention bonus for police officers hired since April 2023. The council approved it 4-0.
January 8, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to hire a city community service officer, an unsworn police helper. Other members cited the cost. The motion failed 1-3, with only Krueger voting yes.
March 4, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: longprairie.net
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Voted for 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
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Moved to publish city council minutes in the Spanish edition of the local newspaper. The council approved it.
August 5, 2024Supports Civil Rights
Source: longprairie.net
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 3 support
Moved to approve leveling land at Soldiers Field for an outdoor skating rink. It passed 3-1.
May 27, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to trade in the city street sweeper and buy a new one for $244,983. The council approved it unanimously.
November 26, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to buy a new public works plow truck and equipment for $274,320. The council approved it unanimously.
November 20, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: longprairie.net
Track record — General
General · 10 records
Voted no on hiring an outside investigation into a city employee. The motion failed 2-3.
January 28, 2026
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to start work on a rental housing ordinance and have the planning commission draft it. The council approved it unanimously.
January 14, 2026
Source: longprairie.net
Voted no on two 2025-26 snow removal contracts after some members asked to seek bids. Both contracts passed 3-2.
November 12, 2025
Source: longprairie.net
Moved to end a new police officer's trial period and make her a full-time officer. The motion passed 3-2.
August 13, 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 denying a liquor license for El Punto De Sabor, a downtown business. The denial passed 4-1.
November 4, 2024
Source: longprairie.net
Voted no on hiring Candace Bruder as city administrator with a one-year trial period. The hire passed 4-1.
May 6, 2024
Source: longprairie.net
Voted no on appointing council member David Wright to fill the mayor vacancy. The appointment passed 2-1.
March 4, 2024
Source: longprairie.net
Seconded and voted for a motion to deny rezoning a parcel for a planned apartment building. Members cited traffic concerns. The denial passed 4-1.
August 21, 2023
Source: longprairie.net
Was sworn in as a Long Prairie City Council member. The mayor named him the council lead for public works, the airport, and parks.
January 3, 2023
Source: longprairie.net
Past race Clinton Krueger ran in:
- Mayor · November 3, 2026 · Long Prairie city, Minnesota