School District 197 · Emergency Food Assistance
Questions from Residents
The February 17, 2026 City Council vote on emergency food assistance funding, including the conditions proposed for the use of public funds.
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The $10,000 emergency food assistance vote
A review of the recorded vote and the conditions discussed by the City Council.
School District 197 · Emergency Food Assistance
Did John vote against providing $10,000 in emergency food assistance to School District 197?
John's AnswerNo. John voted in favor of the funding.
At the February 17, 2026 City Council meeting, John supported the $10,000 contribution to Independent School District 197 to provide emergency food assistance to families affected by ICE enforcement activities.
During the discussion, he requested additional safeguards to ensure that taxpayer funds would be distributed appropriately, used for their intended purpose, and properly accounted for.
His proposed conditions were accepted, and the resolution passed by a 3–1 vote (Councilmember Paper was absent).
The official City Council minutes identify Councilor John Mazzitello, not John Maczko, as the council member who voted against the resolution.
Residents can verify the discussion and voting record in the February 17, 2026 City Council meeting minutes (Resolution 2026-16, pages 4–8).
Source
Official City Council meeting records
Mendota Heights City Council meeting minutes, February 17, 2026. Resolution 2026-16, pages 4–8.