Brooklyn Park City Council West District · Nov 3, 2026

Tonja West-Hafner

Candidate for City Council West District

8 candidates · 4 seats3 sourced positions

Tonja West-Hafner is running for Brooklyn Park City Council West District in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Bernice David-Cooper.

Pre-registration deadline (you can still register at the polls) · Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Former Brooklyn Park council member and Director of Community and Government Relations.

Where Tonja West-Hafner stands: positions on the record

Public safety1 sourced position

Said she would expand the Alternative Response Team and youth diversion programs and improve first-responder support.
“I would strengthen and expand these programs, invest more in root cause youth diversion and prevention efforts, and improve support for first responders.”
Own statementSun Post voter's guide · Sep 24, 2026

Group homes1 sourced position

Said she would partner with group home owners and the state and explore better oversight.
“I will foster stronger partnership with the owners and the state, explore better response models and improved oversight focused on residents’ needs.”
Own statementSun Post voter's guide · Sep 24, 2026

Council transparency1 sourced position

As reported by Mshale.
Called the current arrangement, where work sessions are audio only, a weird thing, and supported televising them.
“kind of a weird thing”
Forum answerMshale · Aug 28, 2026

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