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New Hope City Council At-large · Nov 3, 2026

Brock
Ray

Brock Ray, the incumbent, is running for New Hope City Council At-large in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Rachelle Hamilton.

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The race · City Council At-large

  1. 01Rachelle Hamilton
  2. 02Brock RayYou’re reading
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Background

About
User experience designer appointed to the New Hope City Council in August 2025. Served as president of the Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club from 2018 to 2019.
Party
Nonpartisan race. City of New Hope
Campaign website
brockfornewhope.com

Brock Ray was appointed in August 2025 to the seat of the late Andy Hoffe, which ran until the end of 2026. CCX Media · Aug 25, 2025

Rachelle Hamilton and Brock Ray advanced from the Aug 11, 2026 special election primary, in which Mark Wagner finished third, according to preliminary results reported by CCX Media. CCX Media · Aug 11, 2026

On the record: Brock Ray

8 sourced
01Budget and property tax levy3 sourced positions

  • Said his top budget priority is easing the burden on homeowners by growing the commercial and industrial tax base.

    My top budget priority is easing the burden on homeowners by growing our commercial and industrial tax base through proactive business attraction and thoughtful redevelopment.”

    Own statementSun Post · Sep 24, 2026Link

  • Seconded the motion and voted yes on adopting the 2026 budgets and a $22,486,117 city tax levy, which the city manager described as a 4.93% increase over 2025 (passed 5-0, Dec 2025).

    Council voteCity of New Hope · Dec 8, 2025LinkHow the council voted

  • Seconded the motion and voted yes on the 2027 proposed budget and preliminary property tax levy and setting a public hearing date (passed 5-0, Sep 2026).

    Council voteCity of New Hope · Sep 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted

02Immigration enforcement3 sourced positions
03Commercial redevelopment1 sourced position

  • Said he wants to focus on commercial and retail properties that can become stronger neighborhood destinations.

    I want to reverse that trend by focusing on commercial and retail properties, especially areas that can become stronger neighborhood destinations.”

    Own statementSun Post · Jul 8, 2026Link

04Flock cameras1 sourced position

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Immigration response

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  • Seconded the motion and voted yes on approving the council's statement on federal immigration enforcement, which says the police department does not enforce federal civil immigration laws (passed 5-0, Jan 2026).

    Jan 26, 2026 ·City of New Hope · Jan 26, 2026

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