Edina City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Scot Housh
Candidate for City Council
Scot Housh 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
Insurance and risk management executive and former Edina City Council member (2001-2011). Edina West and Brown University graduate who has lived in Edina for 34 years.
- Campaign website
- scothoush.com
Where Scot Housh stands: positions on the record
Budget and taxes1 sourced position
Would encourage a one-year hiring freeze for new employee positions.
“I would encourage a hiring freeze for new employee positions for one year.”
Own statementSun Current voter's guide
Infrastructure and facilities1 sourced position
Says the city should prioritize its deferred maintenance backlog.
“We need to prioritize our deferred maintenance backlog to make sure existing community assets continue to shine.”
Own statementSun Current voter's guide
Public safety1 sourced position
Says public safety must be the top job of local government.
“Public safety must be job number one for our local government.”
Own statementSun Current voter's guide
Council direction1 sourced position
Says the council has not pushed back hard enough on spending.
“My concern is the council has not pushed back hard enough on excessive spending.”
Own statementSun Current voter's guide
City management1 sourced position
Lists a smooth city manager transition among his campaign priorities.
“Welcoming Edina's new City Manager in 2027 with steady, experienced guidance.”
Own statementScot Housh campaign website (accessed Oct 4, 2026)
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