J. Scott Pream
MN · Thief River Falls City Council Member, Ward 5
Thief River Falls City Council member for Ward 5 who serves on the council's utilities and public works committees. He also sits on the city library board.
Where J. Scott Pream stands, based on their records
Supports
Housing Affordability (1 record), Public Infrastructure (2 records)
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (2 support · 3 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 support · 3 oppose
Voted against hiring Flaherty & Hood lawyers to review the Oak View Group arena contract. It passed with two no votes.
May 19, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction
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Introduced the plan for Minnesota Paid Leave for city workers, with the city paying at least half the premiums. It passed unanimously.
December 2, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Voted against the first steps for The Edge apartments, including rezoning and a tax increment financing loan. Those votes passed 5-3.
May 6, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction
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Introduced a tax increment financing deal to help pay for tearing down the old Sanford Hospital building. It passed unanimously.
February 18, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Introduced a contract with Maxfield Research for a full study of the city's housing needs. It passed unanimously.
June 20, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Voted for the final land-use plan change and rezoning for The Edge apartments. Both passed 6-2.
May 20, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
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Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 2 support
Introduced a three-year storm water fee increase, raising the home rate to $7.50 a month in 2026 and $8.50 by 2028. It passed unanimously.
August 19, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
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Introduced a one-year storm water fee increase, setting homes at $6.00 a month. It passed unanimously.
February 21, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure
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Track record — General
General · 10 records
Voted against sending a letter ending Oak View Group's arena management contract. The motion failed 4-4.
August 18, 2026
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Introduced the step setting a hearing on an 18-month pause on building data centers in the city. The council later adopted the pause unanimously.
August 18, 2026
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Cast the only vote against giving Oak View Group a 30-day notice to fix failures at the city arena. It passed.
May 5, 2026
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Introduced a public meeting for landlords on a proposed city rental inspection program. It passed unanimously.
April 21, 2026
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Introduced the resolution backing Arctic Cat's request for a state Minnesota Forward Fund award to expand its local plant. It passed unanimously.
September 16, 2025
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Voted against raising the city's tower height limit from 200 feet to 365 feet. It passed 6-2.
April 15, 2025
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Voted for hiring Oak View Group to manage the city arena and event center through 2030. It passed 5-3.
June 24, 2024
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Voted against ending the city's contract with Venuworks to manage the Ralph Engelstad Arena. It passed 5-2.
December 19, 2023
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Introduced a city ordinance on using cannabis in public places. It passed unanimously.
October 17, 2023
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Voted against hiring Daniel Chase as the city's electric superintendent. The hire failed 3-5.
February 21, 2023
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Past race J. Scott Pream ran in:
- City Council Member Ward 5 · November 3, 2026 · Thief River Falls city, Minnesota · incumbent