Brooklyn Park Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Hollies J. Winston
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Hollies J. Winston, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Brooklyn Park in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Shelle Page.
Pre-registration deadline (you can still register at the polls) · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Incumbent Brooklyn Park mayor with a political science B.A. from Northwestern and a University of Minnesota MBA.
- Campaign website
- hollieswinston.org
In the Aug. 11 primary, Hollies J. Winston received 5,639 votes (48.58%) and Shelle Page 3,167 (27.29%) in unofficial results. Mshale · Aug 12, 2026
Where Hollies J. Winston stands: positions on the record
Public safety2 sourced positions
Voted yes on hiring four firefighters and raising the Fire Department general fund budget to pay for them (passed 6-0, Aug 2025).
Council voteBrooklyn Park City Council minutes, Aug 11, 2025 · Aug 11, 2025
Listed fully funding and supporting the police department as his short-term goal.
“I will continue fighting to keep Brooklyn Park safe by fully funding and supporting our police department, strengthening community partnerships, and making sure residents feel heard.”
Own statementSun Post voter's guide · Sep 24, 2026
Northwest Growth Area1 sourced position
Voted yes on the Northwest Growth Area land use map, a compromise allowing production and manufacturing on three blocks (passed 6-0 with one abstention, Sept 2025).
Council voteBrooklyn Park City Council special meeting minutes, Sept 15, 2025 · Sep 15, 2025
Elected officials' pay2 sourced positions
Abstained on first reading of an ordinance raising the mayor's salary to $50,000 (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Council voteSun Post · Apr 29, 2026
Recused himself from the council's September 2026 salary discussion, saying he could financially benefit.
“So, I think because of those potential biases, it makes sense for me to recuse myself.”
Own statementSun Post · Sep 16, 2026
Economic development1 sourced position
Said growing the BioTech Innovation District would expand the commercial tax base and reduce pressure on residential taxes.
“By growing our BioTech Innovation District, we can attract businesses, including retail and restaurants, create thousands of jobs, expand our commercial tax base, and reduce pressure on residential property taxes.”
Own statementSun Post voter's guide · Sep 24, 2026
Property taxes1 sourced position
Said the city will face difficult decisions in the 2027 budget cycle.
“The city has been up against the wall for quite some time. And so part of this is we’re going to have to make some very difficult decisions during this particular budget cycle”
Own statementCCX Media · Sep 30, 2026
What Hollies J. Winston said vs. how Hollies J. Winston voted
Public safety
In their words
Listed fully funding and supporting the police department as his short-term goal.
Sep 24, 2026 ·Sun Post voter's guide · Sep 24, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on hiring four firefighters and raising the Fire Department general fund budget to pay for them (passed 6-0, Aug 2025).
Aug 11, 2025 ·Brooklyn Park City Council minutes, Aug 11, 2025 · Aug 11, 2025
Elected officials' pay
In their words
Recused himself from the council's September 2026 salary discussion, saying he could financially benefit.
Sep 16, 2026 ·Sun Post · Sep 16, 2026
On the record
Abstained on first reading of an ordinance raising the mayor's salary to $50,000 (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Apr 29, 2026 ·Sun Post · Apr 29, 2026
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