New Prague City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Brian
Paulson

Brian Paulson is running for New Prague City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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About: Brian Paulson is a Navy veteran, New Prague small business owner and vice chair of the Park Board. He works as a systems administrator at General Dynamics Mission Systems.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Nonpartisan
Campaign website: www.brianpaulsonfornewprague.com

7 sourced

01Development subsidies2 sourced positions

Says he does not support using taxpayer subsidies for private developments.
I strongly oppose using taxpayer subsidies to attract high-density developments that could change the character of New Prague.”
Own statementBrian Paulson for New Prague (campaign site)Link
Spoke during the council's public hearing on TIF District 9-1 (June 2026).
Own statementCity of New Prague · Jun 15, 2026 Link

02City budget and levy1 sourced position

Says he will work to stop adding new fees and regulations and to reduce unnecessary spending.
I will work to stop adding new fees and regulations, reduce unnecessary spending, and make sure taxpayer dollars are used wisely.”
Own statementBrian Paulson for New Prague (campaign site)Link

03New City Hall1 sourced position

Criticizes the city for buying a new City Hall and moving out of the old building, which he says could have been renovated to house the police department for a fraction of the cost.
Own statementBrian Paulson for New Prague (campaign site)Link

04Public input1 sourced position

Says the city often holds public hearings only when state law requires them, and pledges to push for consistent public input.
I will push for real transparency, consistent public input, and full compliance with open meeting and data practices requirements.”
Own statementBrian Paulson for New Prague (campaign site)Link

05Cameras, drones and data2 sourced positions

Raises concerns about Flock surveillance cameras, saying the raw data is owned by a private company rather than controlled by the City.
This includes addressing concerns with systems like Flock surveillance cameras that track residents’ movements and the raw data collected is owned by a private company, not controlled by the City.”
Own statementBrian Paulson for New Prague (campaign site)Link
Spoke during the council's public hearing on the purchase of unmanned aerial vehicles (April 2026).
Own statementCity of New Prague · Apr 20, 2026 Link

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