The recent 2024 general election, which included races for federal, state, county, and judicial offices, also saw the selection of new council members for Coon Rapids. According to a recent announcement, the Coon Rapids City Council will welcome fresh faces as well as some returning ones when new terms begin on January 1, 2025. These terms will extend through to December 31, 2028, setting the stage, for a continuation and evolution of local governance.
In Ward 1, incumbent Brad Greskowiak was re-elected with 97.56% of the vote, standing unopposed in this election cycle. Meanwhile, in a more contested Ward 2 race, Peter Butler emerged victorious with 59.26% of the votes over opponent Don Willadsen, who garnered 39.76%. As per the official results, these numbers project Butler as the winner, with final results still pending approval by the Anoka County Canvassing Board.
The race for Ward 4 also featured a competitive showdown, where Christopher Geisler claimed the council seat with 55.86% of votes, compared to Blake Miskowiec's 42.71%. Coon Rapids City Council At-Large had Pat Carlson winning by a large margin, claiming 97.95% of the vote as an unopposed candidate, as reported by the City of Coon Rapids.
As these individuals prepare to take office, CTN Coon Rapids is set to provide coverage throughout the week, promising insights and reactions from the winning candidates. They will be featured across various platforms including Facebook, YouTube, and Xfinity Cable Channel 859.
