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City Council Member Ward 1

Austin city, Minnesota
My vote power: High

This seat represents Ward 1, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.

What does this office do?

  • Passing city laws, called ordinances
  • Approving the city budget
  • Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks

Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,

Candidates:

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Austin City Council member for Ward 1 and housing director at Three Rivers Community Action, who earlier served on the city Planning and Zoning Commission. Her priorities are more housing and a growing economy, plus safer streets and neighborhoods.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 4 for, 5 against, Public Infrastructure 4 for, 1 against, Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for,

Nonpartisan

As of October 2026, we found no public information about Tom Compton's job, background, or goals.

Sources: myballotmn.sos.mn.gov · co.mower.mn.us