Coon Rapids City Council Ward 5 · Nov 3, 2026

Brian Armstrong

Candidate for City Council Ward 5 (incumbent)

6 candidates · 3 seats8 sourced positions

Brian Armstrong, the incumbent, is running for Coon Rapids City Council Ward 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Thomas Huling.

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

Where Brian Armstrong stands: positions on the record

Housing and development1 sourced position

Voted no on the Balfany Farms planned unit development without an HOA condition (failed 3-4, Feb 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, Feb 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026

Streets and sidewalks2 sourced positions

Said the sidewalk on 110th Avenue is redundant and unnecessary, in the debate on the 2026 street reconstruction (Feb 2026).
“the sidewalk on 110th is redundant and unnecessary.”
Own statementCity Council minutes, Feb 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026
Moved to adopt the assessments for street reconstruction Project 26-1 (passed unanimously, May 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026

Highway 610 interchange1 sourced position

Moved to approve a temporary easement, warranty deed and agreement to acquire property at 9140 East River Road for the TH 610 interchange (passed unanimously, Jul 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, Jul 7, 2026 · Jul 7, 2026

Bonds and spending1 sourced position

Moved to authorize the sale of $9,990,000 in general obligation improvement and water revenue bonds, Series 2026A (passed unanimously, May 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026

Public safety1 sourced position

Seconded the motion to adopt the 2026-2027 police officers labor agreement (passed unanimously, Jan 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, Jan 20, 2026 · Jan 20, 2026

License plate readers1 sourced position

Says he supports the responsible use of license plate readers, together with oversight, transparency and accountability.
“I support the responsible use of automated license plate readers”
Own statementABC Newspapers · Oct 2, 2026

Property taxes1 sourced position

Says he will scrutinize spending and prioritize essential services such as police, fire, streets and infrastructure.
“I will scrutinize spending, question proposed increases and prioritize essential services such as police, fire, streets and infrastructure.”
Own statementABC Newspapers · Oct 2, 2026

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