Elk River City Council · Nov 3, 2026

J. Brian Calva

Council Member, Ward 2; term expires 12/31/2028Elk River City Council page

3 sourced positions

J. Brian Calva (Council Member, Ward 2) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Elk River City Council after the election.

Ward 2 member of the Elk River City Council.

Where J. Brian Calva stands: positions on the record

Data centers2 sourced positions

Seconded the motion directing staff to review and prepare a 12-month moratorium on data center projects (carried 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteElk River City Council minutes, July 6, 2026 · Jul 6, 2026
Said at the July 6, 2026 meeting that he would vote no on the resolution denying the ordinance amendment, that other approaches such as a PUD could be explored, and that he is generally supportive of data center development.
Own statementElk River City Council minutes, July 6, 2026 · Jul 6, 2026

Business park zoning1 sourced position

Moved Ordinance 26-15 allowing medical facilities, printing and publishing, and repair services as permitted uses in the Business Park district (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteElk River City Council minutes, June 15, 2026 · Jun 15, 2026

In their words

Said at the July 6, 2026 meeting that he would vote no on the resolution denying the ordinance amendment, that other approaches such as a PUD could be explored, and that he is generally supportive of data center development.
Jul 6, 2026 ·Elk River City Council minutes, July 6, 2026 · Jul 6, 2026

On the record

Seconded the motion directing staff to review and prepare a 12-month moratorium on data center projects (carried 5-0, July 2026).
Jul 6, 2026 ·Elk River City Council minutes, July 6, 2026 · Jul 6, 2026

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