Ted Herman
MN · Albert Lea City Council Member, Ward 3
Ted Herman is an Albert Lea City Council member, appointed in February 2026. He is a former school resource officer and a former Freeborn County commissioner for District 5.
Where Ted Herman stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record), Housing Affordability (1 record), Public Infrastructure (2 records)
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (1 support · 2 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Testified to a Minnesota Senate committee to keep a state driver's test site in Freeborn County. He said closing it would force students, farmers and bus drivers to travel farther.
March 26, 2021Supports Government Efficiency
Source: albertleatribune.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support · 2 oppose
Voted for a preliminary 2027 city property tax levy of up to $9.96 million, a 7.87% increase. It passed 6-1.
September 28, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Moved to approve $14,000 in design work to move the Albert Lea Senior Center to a new building, paid from a city building fund. It passed 7-0.
April 13, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Voted against two plans to remodel City Hall, one about $1.46 million and a smaller $886,500 option. Both failed, and the council chose basic repairs instead.
March 9, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Offered a county resolution granting a housing tax break to help pay for building a new single-family home in Freeborn County.
October 5, 2021Supports Housing Affordability
Source: albertleatribune.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 2 support
Voted for a $2.2 million contract to build part of the Songbird Trail with Freeborn County. It passed 4-3.
June 22, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Moved to approve $14,000 in design work to move the Albert Lea Senior Center to a new building, paid from a city building fund. It passed 7-0.
April 13, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Track record — General
General · 7 records
Moved to change Albert Lea's pet rules to allow up to four dogs and cats in any mix, replacing the old two-dog, two-cat limit. His change passed 4-3.
May 26, 2026
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Was appointed by the Albert Lea City Council to fill the open Ward 3 seat for the rest of 2026.
February 9, 2026
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Voted against raising Albert Lea's limit on cannabis businesses from two to four. The change still passed 5-2.
February 9, 2026
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Lost his race for another term on the Freeborn County Board, District 5, to Nicole Eckstrom, 1,316 votes to 1,404.
November 8, 2022
Source: albertleatribune.com
Pushed for the county's seat on the Greater Jobs economic development board to get a vote. The county board approved the change.
October 10, 2022
Source: albertleatribune.com
Won the Freeborn County Board District 5 seat with 1,583 votes (52.9%) to 1,488 for Mike Lee.
November 3, 2020
Source: albertleatribune.com
Won the Outstanding Juvenile Officer of the Year award from the Minnesota Juvenile Officers Association. He was the school resource officer at Albert Lea High School.
January 6, 2009
Source: albertleatribune.com
Past race Ted Herman ran in:
- City Council Member Ward 3 (Unexpired Term) · November 3, 2026 · Albert Lea city, Minnesota · incumbent