Where John Stands

Positions on the issues facing Mendota Heights

Residents deserve clear answers about the decisions facing our community. As issues come forward, John will explain where he stands, why, and how he believes the City should move forward.

Current Issues

John's positions

Read more about where John stands on specific issues facing Mendota Heights and the reasoning behind his positions.

City Government & Public Safety

City Hall & the Municipal Campus

Mendota Heights needs to address the legitimate needs of our police department and City Hall. John believes the City must also make sure it is pursuing the right project, at the right cost, with the support of the community.

Questions from Residents

Questions John is hearing

Direct answers from John to questions residents are asking about issues facing Mendota Heights.

Municipal Campus

John answers residents' questions about the Municipal Campus project, including his Council votes, facility needs, alternatives, community involvement, and what he would do as Mayor.

Cell Tower

John answers residents' questions about reliable wireless coverage, the proposed Wentworth Park cell tower, and an independent citywide evaluation of coverage needs and available alternatives.

City Council Vacancy

John answers a question he is hearing from residents about what would happen to his current City Council seat if he is elected Mayor and who would select his replacement.

Published Responses & Appearances

Candidate Q&A & Forums

Read John's published responses to candidate questionnaires and voter guides, and find links to candidate forums and other public appearances as they become available.

East Metro Voter Guide

2026 Candidate Questionnaire

St. Paul Area Chamber · 2026

John answered questions on leadership, city priorities, public safety, housing, transportation, property taxes, local control and transparency.

Candidate Forum · Video

Mayor & City Council Candidate Forum

Town Square Television · September 23, 2026

Watch John's introduction, his answers to each forum question, and his closing remarks.

Meet the Candidates · Video

Meet the Candidates

Town Square Television · 2026

Hear directly from John at the 2026 Meet the Candidates event in Mendota Heights.

An Ongoing Conversation

John believes residents should know not only where he stands, but how he reached that position. Additional issue pages will be added as questions arise and positions are developed.