Eagan City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Gary Hansen
Candidate for City Council (incumbent)
Gary Hansen, the incumbent, is running for Eagan City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
Early in-person voting begins · Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Eagan City Council member since 2008, now in his fifth term, and a retired risk management professional.
- Campaign website
- hansenforcouncil.com
Where Gary Hansen stands: positions on the record
Housing1 sourced position
Seconded the motion to direct staff to send the 1360 Lone Oak Road land-use amendment for about 27 townhomes to the Metropolitan Council (passed 4-1, August 2026).
Council voteEagan City Council minutes, Aug 3, 2026 · Aug 3, 2026
Redevelopment2 sourced positions
Seconded the motion to continue the Blue Cross site land-use amendment hearing to June 16 (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteEagan City Council minutes, Jun 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026
Said he supports the Council's redevelopment vision, along with its race equity and sustainability initiatives.
“I support our race equity and inclusion and sustainability initiatives, and the Council’s redevelopment vision.”
Own statementGary Hansen campaign website
Climate action1 sourced position
Said Eagan's sustainability efforts are highlighted by its adoption of a Climate Action Plan.
“Our sustainability efforts are highlighted by adoption of a Climate Action Plan outlining strategies and actions to achieve sustainability goals.”
Own statementGary Hansen campaign website
What Gary Hansen said vs. how Gary Hansen voted
Redevelopment
In their words
Said he supports the Council's redevelopment vision, along with its race equity and sustainability initiatives.
On the record
Seconded the motion to continue the Blue Cross site land-use amendment hearing to June 16 (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Jun 2, 2026 ·Eagan City Council minutes, Jun 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026
Also running for City Council
- Scott Armitage
- Paul Bakken (incumbent)
- Jason Narverud
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