Brookings City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Al
Austreim
Al Austreim is running for Brookings City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Al AustreimYou’re reading
- 02Brianna DoranIncumbent
- 03Lisa HagerIncumbent
- 04Shawn Hostler
- 05Wade Wantoch
Background
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- Al Austreim is a challenger for one of two open seats on the Brookings City Council.
Brianna Doran, Lisa Hager, Al Austreim, Shawn Hostler and Wade Wantoch all took part in the Sept. 26 candidate forum. Brookings Register · Oct 2, 2026
On the record: Al Austreim
3 sourced01Housing1 sourced position
Said the top issue facing Brookings is affordable living.
We used to talk about affordable housing. But it’s almost to the point now where we need to focus on affordable living.”
Forum answerBrookings Register · Oct 2, 2026Link
02Economic development1 sourced position
Said industry creates jobs, which spur housing, which increases population and brings retail.
Industry creates jobs, jobs will spur housing, housing will increase our population and the population brings retail.”
Own statementBrookings Radio · Sep 28, 2026Link
03Dacotah Bank Center1 sourced position
as reported by the Brookings Register; not a direct quote
Said the city should stop and weigh its options before costly decisions on recreational facilities.
Forum answerBrookings Register · Oct 2, 2026Link
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