Mayor
What does this office do?
- Proposing the city budget, in many cities
- Picking who leads city departments, such as the police chief, in many cities
- Signing or vetoing council bills, in many cities
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Joe Tougas is content marketing director at Minnesota State Mankato and a musician, after more than 15 years as a reporter and editor at The Free Press. His priorities are more housing for renters, homeowners and seniors, and more open communication between the city and residents.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Scott Carlson has been mayor of North Mankato since 2022 and is an elementary physical education teacher and longtime local coach. His priorities are more affordable housing, including community land trusts, and incentives to draw small businesses.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 6 against, Public Infrastructure 5 for, Housing Affordability 1 for,
Sources: northmankato.com2