St. Joseph City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Jon
Hazen
Jon Hazen is running for St. Joseph City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Tayla DeMarce
- 02Jon HazenYou’re reading
- 03Andrew MooneyIncumbent
Background
- About
- Chair of the St. Joseph Planning Commission and interim regional director of JD Home Healthcare. He was appointed to the City Council in August 2021 and served through January 2023.
Adam Scepaniak filed for mayor; Tayla DeMarce, Jon Hazen and Andrew Mooney filed for two council seats. Minnesota Secretary of State
In the 2024 mayoral race, Adam Scepaniak defeated Jon Hazen and Robert Loso. The Newsleaders · Nov 15, 2024
On the record: Jon Hazen
6 sourced01Growth and development2 sourced positions
Told the Newsleaders he wants the city to embrace growth without losing what makes St. Joseph special.
I want to see us embrace growth without losing what makes St. Joseph special,”
Own statementThe Newsleaders · Sep 4, 2026Link
Told the Newsleaders his priorities would be responsible growth and development, public safety, support for families and recreation, and partnerships with CSB/SJU and local businesses.
Own statementThe Newsleaders · Sep 4, 2026Link
02Community spaces1 sourced position
Told the Newsleaders he wants to help develop community spaces that make St. Joseph a destination city.
I also want to help develop community spaces and experiences that bring people together and make St. Joseph a destination city”
Own statementThe Newsleaders · Sep 4, 2026Link
03Rural residential zoning1 sourced position
Moved to approve Drafted Ordinance Option 1, PC ORD 2026-001, the rural residential small lot zoning ordinance (passed unanimously, Jun 2026).
Commission voteSt. Joseph Planning Commission agenda, Jul 13, 2026 (includes Jun 8, 2026 minutes) · Jun 8, 2026Link
04Senior housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on PC 2026-008, the Country Manor senior living campus PUD amendment and setback variance (passed unanimously, Jun 2026).
Commission voteSt. Joseph Planning Commission agenda, Jul 13, 2026 (includes Jun 8, 2026 minutes) · Jun 8, 2026Link
05Housing development1 sourced position
Voted yes on PC 2026-009, extending the Summit Commons conditional use permit (passed unanimously, Jul 2026).
Commission voteSt. Joseph Planning Commission agenda, Aug 10, 2026 (includes Jul 13, 2026 minutes) · Jul 13, 2026Link
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