Who runs Mendota Heights, and what the official record shows
Five elected officials and a city administrator. Basic profiles are available for the mayor and all four council members. These are roster-verified profiles sourced from official city records. Individual voting records and public-record actions have not yet been added.
Official sources verified. Basic profiles available for mayor and all four council members.
This page covers what can be confirmed from the official Mendota Heights city website: who holds each seat, the government form, the council authority, meeting schedule, and election dates. Basic profiles are available for Mayor Stephanie Levine and all four at-large council members. These profiles confirm the public office, term, contact path, and official source trail. Individual meeting records and vote history have not yet been added.
Three seats are on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mayor Levine, Council Member Lorberbaum, and Council Member Mazzitello. This roster reflects officials as of the last review date. Recheck after the November 2026 election.
Mendota Heights uses a council-administrator form of government. Five elected officials, a mayor and four council members, legislate for the city and set administrative policy, then rely on a city administrator for day-to-day operations.1 The mayor is elected to a two-year term; council members serve four-year staggered terms. Three seats are on the November 3, 2026 ballot.3
Every name and role below comes from the official city record. Basic profiles are available for Mayor Stephanie Levine and all four at-large council members. These are roster-verified profiles. Individual voting records and public-record actions have not yet been added. All council seats are elected at large with no ward designations.
Source: Mendota Heights City Council and Mayor and Council Staff Directory (Official record, accessed )
Three seats are on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mayor (Stephanie Levine, two-year term expiring December 31, 2026), Council Member Sally Lorberbaum (term expiring December 31, 2026), and Council Member John Mazzitello (term expiring December 31, 2026). This roster reflects officials listed on the official city source as of May 29, 2026. It should be rechecked after the November 2026 election.
To verify: After November 3, 2026, check mendotaheightsmn.gov/259/City-Council and mendotaheightsmn.gov/Directory.aspx?did=16 for the updated roster.
This is a basic roster and source foundation. Individual profile pages are available for all five council members. Individual voting records, policy positions, and public-record actions have not been added. The Mendota Heights city code and charter have not been reviewed for this profile.
To verify: Full city code and governing authority can be researched at mendotaheightsmn.gov/27/Government or by contacting City Hall.
Three seats on the November 2026 ballot
Three city seats are on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. The Mayor seat (Stephanie Levine, two-year term expiring December 31, 2026) and two council seats (Sally Lorberbaum and John Mazzitello, terms expiring December 31, 2026) are up for election. Holding a seat does not confirm that an incumbent has filed as a candidate.
A state primary is scheduled for August 11, 2026. The municipal filing period, if no primary is possible, runs July 14 to July 28, 2026. Confirm candidate filing deadlines, filing outcomes, and sample ballots at the official Elections and Voter Services page.
Source: Mendota Heights Elections and Voter Services (Official record, accessed )
The council holds legislative authority for the city as a body. Individual members cannot act alone. City code and charter authority details have not been fully reviewed for this profile.
Who holds each seat as of the last review date and general contact information.
Election outcomes after November 2026, or changes from appointments or resignations since last review.
City Council role (legislates, sets administrative policy) and city administrator role (appointed by council, oversees day-to-day operations).
Full charter authority limits or individual member votes without a dedicated charter review.
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