2024 Eden Prairie City Council Candidate Forum

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Eden Prairie City Council Candidate Introductions

Candidate background and qualifications

Multimodal transportation infrastructure

Past City Council decision-making process

City budget analysis and tax levies

Regulation of cannabis sales and retail

Public safety challenges and fire/police resources

Notable Quotes (4)

It doesn't really matter what I want or what I like or what I don't like it's about listening it's about understanding.

Mio Babovic
Public Service PhilosophyDuring introductory remarks.

I want to make sure Eden Prairie's park pristine lakes extensive bike path abandoned trees clean water roads are maintained well.

PG Narayanan
City MaintenanceOutlining reasons for running.

We have an award-winning city manager and fantastic employees. The city is consistently ranked in the top 100 workplaces.

Lisa Tumi
City GovernanceDiscussing current city state.

I'm for moderately priced housing in Eden Prairie. It's not just affordable priced housing or luxury housing.

Andrew Chaper
HousingDuring decision-making discussion.

People (6)

Sharon BinPresident

Introductory remarks regarding League nonpartisanship.

Deb BrinkmanModerator

Presiding over candidate forum rules and question selection.

Lisa TumiCity Council Member

Running for reelection, professional background in finance and marketing.

Andrew ChaperCandidate

35-year-old father of four.

Places Mentioned

Eden PrairieBloomingtonHennepin CountyPioneer Trail and Valley Road

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Eden Prairie City Council Candidate Forum, Date: November 5th mentioned for election

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

2025 Budget

Includes tax levy increase for additional firefighter funding and police resources.

Inclusion Area Housing Ordinance

Passed ordinance to encourage diverse housing options.

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2024 Eden Prairie City Council Candidate Forum - Eden Prairie Recorder