Eden Prairie City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Tony Arndt

Candidate for City Council

8 candidates · 3 seats8 sourced positions

Tony Arndt is running for Eden Prairie City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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

Senior application director in the private sector. Eden Prairie duty crew firefighter since 2017 and head election judge since 2018.

Where Tony Arndt stands: positions on the record

Budget and taxes2 sourced positions

As reported by Eden Prairie Local News; not a direct quote
Named rising taxes as the city's biggest issue; said a low levy increase is not enough and the city should examine expenditures to mitigate tax increases.
Forum answerEden Prairie Local News · Oct 1, 2026
Says decisions should weigh resources against their value, sustainability and community benefit.
“I care about resources being used effectively, where every decision is weighed against its real value, sustainability, and benefit to the community, not just its price tag.”
Own statementCampaign website (accessed Oct 2, 2026)

City Hall1 sourced position

Calls for more structured resident input earlier in major decisions such as the mall redevelopment.
“I'd also push for more structured resident input earlier in major decisions, like the mall redevelopment, rather than only after plans are largely set.”
Own statementSun Sailor voter's guide · Sep 23, 2026

Fire staffing1 sourced position

As reported by Eden Prairie Local News; not a direct quote
A duty crew firefighter, said the city needs more full-time firefighters but must keep duty crew positions staffed and consider long-term costs.
Forum answerEden Prairie Local News · Oct 1, 2026

Data centers1 sourced position

As reported by Eden Prairie Local News; not a direct quote
Said he is in favor of data centers and the city should consider technology to recycle water or reduce grid energy use.
Forum answerEden Prairie Local News · Oct 1, 2026

License plate readers1 sourced position

As reported by Eden Prairie Local News; not a direct quote
Said Flock cameras have no place in the city, though he supports the city using license plate readers in general.
Forum answerEden Prairie Local News · Oct 1, 2026

Land use1 sourced position

As reported by Eden Prairie Local News; not a direct quote
Supports redeveloping underused industrial spaces, citing the Danfoss property, while preserving bluffs with single-family or medium-density housing.
Forum answerEden Prairie Local News · Oct 1, 2026

Immigration enforcement1 sourced position

As reported by Eden Prairie Local News; not a direct quote
Said the council taking stances on federal issues would alienate groups, and the city should keep residents safe without engaging in federal issues.
Forum answerEden Prairie Local News · Oct 1, 2026

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