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Mayor Wosje Announces June 20 Listening Session Amid Emerging Mayoral Challenges

Current Mayor Jeff Wosje has scheduled an open town hall meeting for Saturday, June 20, setting up a high-stakes public face-off just days after Council Member Clark Gregor launched his mayoral bid.

by The Newsroom at PlymouthMN

Updated June 17, 2026

The political landscape in Plymouth is shifting rapidly, and local residents will soon have a direct, face-to-face venue to engage with city leadership.

Current Plymouth Mayor Jeff Wosje has officially announced an open public listening session scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The event will take place in the community rooms at Plymouth City Hall (3400 Plymouth Blvd) and is open to all residents.

Routine events like a City Council Listening Session take on entirely new meanings when political landscapes change. The timing of this town hall format comes at a highly critical juncture for the city. Just days ago, incumbent City Council Member Clark Gregor broke the political ice by formally declaring his candidacy for Mayor ahead of the official July 14 ballot filing window.

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A Crossroads for City Leadership

While Gregor has laid out an active platform focusing heavily on expanding senior and young-family housing options, Mayor Wosje has kept his cards closer to his chest.

Mayor Wosje has not yet publicly stated whether he will seek another term. When questioned regarding his municipal plans following Gregor's announcement, Wosje noted that he intends to make a formal statement clarifying his re-election or retirement decision later this month.

City Council Member Clark Gregor broke the political ice by formally declaring his candidacy for Mayor

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Mayor's Public Listening Session: Saturday, June 20, 2026 (10:00 AM)
Candidate Filing Period Opens: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (8:00 AM)
Candidate Filing Period Closes: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (5:00 PM)
General Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Editor’s Note: This article is part of PlymouthMN.com’s ongoing, neutral coverage of the 2026 municipal and regional elections. PlymouthMN.com does not endorse political candidates. All declared candidates for Plymouth public office are invited to submit their official announcements to our editorial team.

Key Issues on the Horizon

Beyond the names on the ballot, the incoming administration and council will inherit several multi-million dollar structural mandates. Attendees at Saturday's session are expected to bring questions regarding:

The long-term implementation of the proposed $135 million "Play it Forward" parks and recreation local sales tax initiative.
The physical progression of localized transit overhauls, including the Station 73 TRIP zone and Chankahda Trail Stage 3A detours.
Neighborhood zoning debates surrounding upcoming high-density housing proposals.

The city code dictates that additional challengers for the mayoral seat, alongside three open City Council seats, can officially emerge until the July 28 filing deadline.

For those looking to understand the mechanics of the city's budget or voice localized neighborhood concerns, Saturday morning's session represents the single most direct civic venue of the summer.