Elk River City Council Ward 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Eric Johnson
Candidate for City Council Ward 4
Eric Johnson is running for Elk River City Council Ward 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Voter pre-registration closes for the general election · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
17-year member of the Elk River Planning Commission.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Campaign website
- www.johnson4elkriver.com
Where Eric Johnson stands: positions on the record
Data centers1 sourced position
as reported by the Elk River Star News
Said at the June 23, 2026 Planning Commission meeting that if the city adopts anything on data centers he would rather stay in the form of a Planned Unit Development, as reported by the Elk River Star News.
“if we were to move forward adopting anything, I would rather stay in the form of the PUD”
Own statementElk River Star News
Zoning and land use1 sourced position
His campaign site lists smart growth: strategic zoning and land use policies that balance development with environmental preservation.
“Strategic zoning and land use policies that balance development with environmental preservation.”
Own statementEric Johnson campaign website
Property tax levy1 sourced position
His campaign site lists fiscal responsibility: transparent budgeting and disciplined spending.
“Transparent budgeting and disciplined spending to protect our city's long-term financial health.”
Own statementEric Johnson campaign website
Also running for City Council Ward 4
No one else is running for this seat.
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