Deephaven City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Howard
Bennis
Howard Bennis is running for Deephaven City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Howard BennisYou’re reading
- 02Rachel Gorman
- 03Tony JewettIncumbent
- 04John StuderIncumbent
Background
- About
- Former Deephaven mayor who served 13 years on the City Council, nine of them as mayor. Lifelong Deephaven resident, now retired.
- Campaign website
- www.bennisfordeephaven.com
On the record: Howard Bennis
5 sourced01Parks1 sourced position
Wants all city parks adequately funded, maintained and updated as use grows, citing Thorpe Park.
We need to ensure all our parks are adequately funded, well-maintained, and updated to meet the needs of residents as usage grows.”
Own statementCity of DeephavenLink
02Roads1 sourced position
Wants the city's existing plan for repairing and resurfacing roads to continue.
Ensure sustained support of the City's existing plan for repair and resurfacing of the roads.”
Own statementHoward Bennis for Deephaven City Council (campaign site)Link
03Public safety1 sourced position
Pledges continued support for police and public safety services.
Continue the commitment to and support of our police and public safety services.”
Own statementHoward Bennis for Deephaven City Council (campaign site)Link
04Fire service1 sourced position
Says that as a council member he led a two-year initiative to establish the Excelsior Fire District.
Own statementHoward Bennis for Deephaven City Council (campaign site)Link
05Trees1 sourced position
Wants to explore a plan for removing dead trees on city property.
Explore developing a plan for the removal of dead trees on city property.”
Own statementHoward Bennis for Deephaven City Council (campaign site)Link
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