Voter turnout in the general election topped 70% in Chaska, city officials said during a canvassing meeting held Nov. 17 to certify the results of the mayor and city council elections.
Chaska is outgrowing its police station, fire station, city hall and Municipal Services Building (MSB) — all of which are around 30 years old and have had little-to-no renovations.
The League of Women Voters of Eastern Carver County hosted the Carver County Commissioners Candidate Forum on Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Carver County Government Center board room.
Chaska High School sophomore Adonai Yidnekachew has been selected to be a part of the 2022-2023 Minnesota Youth Council (MYC) as one of four students representing Congressional District 3.
Chaska Mayor Mark Windschitl has announced his candidacy for reelection in November.In his announcement July 20, he noted Chaska’s growth throughout his time as mayor, specifically the influx of people moving to town, business development, services offered, diversity and community building.
Due to Chaska City Council’s interest in receiving regular updates from the police department, quarterly updates will now become a regular part of the year.
Carver Mayor Courtney Johnson announced she was running for reelection and filed for office on Aug. 2.
Jay Rohe, a former Chaska city councilor, has announced his candidacy for Chaska mayor.
Betsy Griggs said she’d never noticed the “watch for children” traffic sign on Mt. Hope Road in Carver.
Next year’s general fund budget and tax levy is proposed at $6 to $7 more per month for the median household in Chaska.
