Blaine City Council Ward 2 – Local Decision 2026

In 2026, Blaine voters will elect someone to serve on the city council in Ward 2. There is one candidate on the ballot:

JESS ROBERTSON

About:

It has been my honor to serve this incredible community as your Ward 2 Councilmember for the last 8 years. My husband, kids and our small herd of rescue animals have been Blaine residents for nearly 30 years and lifelong residents of Anoka County. I, along with my family have owned/operated a business in the North Metro for the last 45 years. I take great pride in being an active and engaged member of this amazing community.
My current and past community engagement is as follows:

Blaine Economic Development Authority Vice President
Mayor Pro Tem
Rice Creek Watershed Board of Managers
Met Council Transportation Advisory Board Member
MnDOT Public Advisory Council
North TH65 Coalition Member
National Sports Center Foundation Board (alternate)
Fogerty Arena Board of Directors
Former SLP Lions Scholarship Foundation President
Former Chair and Board Member MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce
Former Young Professionals of Minnesota Founding Director

Important Issues:

For years, Highway 65 has been the top priority for the City of Blaine. Fast forward to today and we have a fully-funded Highway 65 and phased construction is underway. Getting this across the finish line is truly a testament to the dedicated commitment of the City and partnerships forged between the City, County, State and Federal electeds. The next 4-5 years will not be without challenges, but when all is said and done we will have a safer and more efficient Highway 65 that will not only drive additional economic growth, but truly bring the West and East sides of our community together!
Responsibly managing development/redevelopment.
Managing costs. Cutting unnecessary spending, alternatives to taking on debt and financial health into the future.
Public safety
Keeping people at the core of what we do and keeping the politics that plagues other cities out of our City Hall.

Goals if Elected:

I believe so passionately that Blaine is the BEST place to live, work and do business. We want our residents to be proud to live here and to find value in the services that the City of Blaine provides.

My goals, as your City Councilmember:

Continue advocating to bring your State and Federal tax dollars back to the City of Blaine and work towards a council consensus to keep levy impacts manageable. Local government must live within its means.
On-going support for Blaine PD and SBM Fire as they continue to serve our evolving community.
Be accessible and responsive to residents; we want/need residents to be engaged!
Continue to prioritize development through strategic planning and vision; grow our commercial/industrial business sector.
Prioritize the City’s Pavement Management Program; including our trail systems.
Street/traffic safety.
Responsibly manage costs.