SPAAR congratulates endorsed winners
SPAAR - 11/09/2026
Congratulations to the 16 candidates who were endorsed by SPAAR and won their races for locally-elected office last week.
These new and returning leaders, elected to mayor, city council and county board seats across Washington, Dakota, Anoka and Ramsey counties, will play a vital role in zoning, development and housing policy decisions that shape our communities.
Anoka County
- Jerry Koch, Anoka County Board
- Pat Carlson, Coon Rapids Mayor
- Liz Novotny, Fridley City Council
______________Dakota County
- Mike Slavik, Dakota County Board
- Mike Maguire, Eagan Mayor
- Gary Hansen, Eagan City Council
- Luke Hellier, Lakeville Mayor
- Maggie Bruecken, Apple Valley City Council
- Tyler Fehrman, South St. Paul City Council
_______________Ramsey County
- Paul Gardner, Shoreview Mayor
- Kari Niedfeldt-Thomas, New Brighton Mayor
__________________Washington County
- Karla Bigham, Washington County Board
- Stan Karwoski, Washington County Board
- Anne Burt, Woodbury Mayor
- Monique Garza, Cottage Grove City Council
- Kevin Miller, Forest Lake City Council
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