Anthony Olson for Pine City Council
Pine City means a lot to me. So does its future.
My parents, teachers, people at church, friends and their parents all shaped who I am. Kendra and I came back because our family and friends were here, and time away helped us appreciate the sense of community and what Pine City has to offer.
My work has put me alongside people trying to keep their homes, protect businesses they built and understand their property taxes. At the county assessor’s counter, I saw how city council choices reach the homes and businesses people work hard to keep. I sought a seat on the Pine City Housing and Redevelopment Authority to get involved in housing here, and following the council’s broader decisions is part of what led me to run.
Now I’m asking for your vote for city council. I’ll follow the details and fight for this town, including the people who can’t be at every meeting.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. In-person absentee voting runs through November 2.
How I’d weigh a proposal
A sidewalk may look like a project or an expense, but when a car isn’t an option, it may be the safe route someone depends on to get around town. So I’d want to know whether it’s needed, where it should go, and what it would cost to put in and keep up.
The issues
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Budget and taxes
Keep the level of service we have, and look at every funding option before a levy increase.
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The liquor store project
I’m open to a new store. My support depends on the costs, the terms and the expected earnings.
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Fire service
Keep talking with Hinckley and Sandstone, with a fair share of costs and a fair voice for each community.
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Code enforcement
Start with a conversation and give people reasonable time to fix the problem. If the problem remains, apply the rule fairly.
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Housing
More housing choices, including a first home for a young family, a place to downsize without leaving town, and rentals people can afford.
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Transparency
You should be able to follow a decision from the first proposal to the final vote and understand the reasons behind it.
Let’s talk
What is Pine City for you right now?
My work gives me some perspective, but it doesn’t tell me what your family or business is dealing with today. You know that part better than I do.
Whether you own or rent, run a business here, or drive out of town to work every morning, I’d like to hear from you.
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Yard signs
One sign. One yard. One neighbor at a time.
A yard sign helps get the word out, and it means something to me when a neighbor chooses to put one up. If you’d like one for your yard, I’d be glad to bring it by. Thank you for your support.
No yard? A sign works in a window, too.
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Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- In-person absentee voting
- September 18 through November 2, 2026
- On the ballot
- Pine City voters will choose two council members this year.
This community helped shape who I am. I’m asking for your vote so I can put the experience I’ve gained to work for the community that gave me so much. I’ll bring a commitment to looking out for everyone who calls Pine City home or makes a living here.