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Ron Hanegraaf, a Columbus council member and planning commission veteran, defeated former mayor Dave Povolny by roughly five percentage points in the November 2024 election.
Ron Hanegraaf, a council member and former Planning Commission member, defeated former mayor Dave Povolny 52% to 47% in the November 2024 mayoral election.
Mayor Ron Hanegraaf led council discussion on an estimated $7.2 million new city hall to replace the current 1980s building, which has a failing septic system, deteriorating structural support, and a leaking roof (2026).
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- Served with on City of Columbus, current
- Served with on City of Columbus, current
- Served with on City of Columbus, current
- Served with on City of Columbus, current
- Served with on City of Columbus, current
- Served with on City of Columbus, current
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Served 5 years on the Columbus Planning Commission, including as chair, and 4 years on the city council before being elected mayor.
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- Hanegraaf wins Columbus mayor seat — Forest Lake Times (Hometown Source) (checked 2026-09-30)
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