Brooklyn Center City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Dan Jerzak
Candidate for City Council (incumbent)
Dan Jerzak, the incumbent, is running for Brooklyn Center City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
Early voting ends · Mon, Nov 2, 2026
Retired building inspector and crime prevention specialist and sitting Brooklyn Center councilmember. He worked 17 years as a Brooklyn Center city employee.
- Campaign website
- www.danjerzak.com
Dan Jerzak is the only sitting council member running for reelection. Sun Post · Sep 24, 2026
Where Dan Jerzak stands: positions on the record
Police and fire funding1 sourced position
Says he supports fully funding public safety departments so they have the tools and staff to do their jobs.
“I support fully funding our public safety departments so they have the tools and staff to do their jobs well.”
Own statementRe-Elect Dan Jerzak (campaign site)
Tax base1 sourced position
Says the city needs to grow and diversify its tax base because it relies too heavily on residential property taxes.
“We need to improve by growing and diversifying our tax base.”
Own statementSun Post · Sep 24, 2026
License plate readers1 sourced position
Said at the League of Women Voters forum that he supports license plate readers as one tool to solve crimes, with safeguards.
“effective and appropriate”
Forum answerSun Post
Expanded Response1 sourced position
as reported by the Sun Post; not a direct quote
Said he is supportive of expanded response and suggested Brooklyn Center consider regional partnerships to potentially reduce costs.
Forum answerSun Post
Property taxes and budget1 sourced position
Describes his approach to budgeting as putting needs before wants.
“I am dedicated to a needs before wants philosophy”
Own statementRe-Elect Dan Jerzak (campaign site)
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