Overview
The City Council consists of the mayor and four council members elected at large. They serve four-year, staggered terms. Local elections are held in November of even-numbered years. The Council sets city policy.
Maple Plain is a Statutory "Plan A" City, with a part-time Mayor and City Council empowered by law to legislate city-wide policy and a full-time City Administrator who serves as chief executive. All Council members serve at large to represent the entire community, so residents may contact any one of them to express concerns and opinions. Mayor and Council members are elected in November of even-numbered years for four-year staggered terms.
City Offices on the November Ballot
Maple Plain city residents interested in running for office may file an Affidavit of Candidacy and pay a non-refundable $2 filing fee at City Hall, 5050 Independence Street, Maple Plain, MN 55359. The filing period for City office positions opens July 14th and ends July 28th. Candidates may file during regular City Hall office hours.
Candidate Resources
- Affidavit of Candidacy
- Affidavit of Withdrawal
- Campaign Finance Report
- Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing
- MN Attorney General Memo on Auto Dialing Device Law
- Candidate Information Form
- MN Campaign Manual
- MN DOT Letter on Advertising near Highways
- Signage in Right-of-Way
- IRS Political Organization Filing Requirements
- Statement of Economic Interest - Local Candidate
Newly elected Councilmembers training: Training will be held in February or early March 2027.