Edina City Council · Nov 3, 2026

David Frenkel

Candidate for City Council

6 candidates · 2 seats7 sourced positions

David Frenkel is running for Edina City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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

Technical and sales professional in defense, healthcare and manufacturing, and a youth hockey coach. University of Minnesota graduate and volunteer for Special Olympics, the VA hospital and Second Harvest Heartland.

Campaign website: www.vote4edina.com

Where David Frenkel stands: positions on the record

Budget and taxes2 sourced positions

Sets a target of capping the annual property tax levy increase at no more than 3%.
“set a target of capping annual Edina property tax levy at no more than 3%”
Own statementDavid Frenkel campaign website (accessed Oct 4, 2026)
Lists budget priorities including a single-digit annual levy increase, a hiring freeze other than emergency services, and exploring a sale of the municipal liquor stores.
“Limit property tax levy to annual single digit increase, eliminate Tax Increment Financing (TIF), freeze budget for new affordable housing, freeze hiring not including emergency services, explore selling municipal liquor stores.”
Own statementSun Current voter's guide

Development and TIF1 sourced position

Wants to eliminate tax increment financing (TIF).
“eliminate Tax Increment Financing (TIF)”
Own statementSun Current voter's guide

Fire and EMS1 sourced position

Says Edina needs a third fire station to improve emergency coverage of northeast Edina.
“the city of Edina needs a 3rd fire station to improve emergency coverage of NE Edina”
Own statementDavid Frenkel campaign website (accessed Oct 4, 2026)

Housing1 sourced position

Wants a hold on subsidizing new affordable housing.
“put a hold on subsidizing any new affordable housing”
Own statementDavid Frenkel campaign website (accessed Oct 4, 2026)

Public safety1 sourced position

Proposes a more robust community policing program, with foot and bicycle patrols.
“the implementation of more robust community policing program including foot and bicycle patrols”
Own statementSun Current voter's guide

Council direction1 sourced position

Calls for a forensic audit of the city's financial systems now that there is a new city manager.
“there needs to be a forensic audit of the city of Edina financial systems”
Own statementSun Current voter's guide

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