Deephaven City Council · Nov 3, 2026

John
Studer

John Studer, the incumbent, is running for Deephaven City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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About: Works at Ryan Companies in Minneapolis and has served five years on the Deephaven City Council. Earlier served seven years on the Planning Commission.

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01Marina2 sourced positions

Wants the city to explore expanding the marina, citing a 15- to 20-year wait for dock space, while weighing environmental impact and cost.
I believe we should explore a thoughtful expansion of the marina and make it a priority in the coming years”
Own statementCity of Deephaven Link
Voted yes on the marina ordinance amendment on residency rules, the boating season and filling open slips (passed 3-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Deephaven · Jul 6, 2026 Link How the council voted

02Taxes and grants1 sourced position

Says the city should prioritize projects with the greatest benefit and keep pursuing grants and outside funding.
We also need to be creative about how we fund those priorities.”
Own statementCity of Deephaven Link

03Property taxes1 sourced position

Voted yes on Resolution 34-25 adopting the 2026 budget and a final property tax levy of $4,680,451 (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
Council voteCity of Deephaven · Dec 1, 2025 Link How the council voted

04Roads1 sourced position

Voted yes on Resolution 17-26 approving the bond issue for the 2026 street improvement project (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Deephaven · Apr 6, 2026 Link How the council voted

05Pedestrian safety1 sourced position

Voted yes on adding rumble strips, larger striping and signal crosswalks on Vine Hill Road (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Deephaven · Jul 20, 2026 Link How the council voted

06Fireworks1 sourced position

Voted yes on a contract of up to $50,000 for the 2026 Fourth of July fireworks show (passed 3-1, Sept. 2025).
Council voteCity of Deephaven · Sep 15, 2025 Link How the council voted

07Zoning1 sourced position

Voted yes on rezoning 19450 Park Avenue (Bug Island) to PUD-3 for a Minnetonka Yacht Club building, with hours to 10:30 p.m. (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Deephaven · May 4, 2026 Link How the council voted

08Fire service1 sourced position

Voted yes on the 2027 Excelsior Fire District operating budget of $2,500,796, with Deephaven's share at $737,045 (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteCity of Deephaven · Aug 17, 2026 Link How the council voted

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