Brookings City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Lisa
Hager
Lisa Hager, the incumbent, 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 Austreim
- 02Brianna DoranIncumbent
- 03Lisa HagerYou’re reading
- 04Shawn Hostler
- 05Wade Wantoch
Background
- About
- Lisa Hager is an associate professor of political science at South Dakota State University. She was appointed to the City Council in April 2025 to fill a vacant seat.
- Campaign website
- www.votelisahager.com
Lisa Hager was appointed to the City Council in April 2025 to fill a vacant seat, and the seat is up for election in 2026. City of Brookings
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: Lisa Hager
9 sourced01Economic development1 sourced position
Said economic growth means attracting major retailers like Target and Aldi while supporting small businesses.
Economic growth means working to attract the major retailers like Target and Aldi that our citizens desire while also making sure that our small businesses have the support they need”
Own statementBrookings Radio · Sep 28, 2026Link
02Business incentives2 sourced positions
Said she works to attract major retailers using incentives like sales tax rebates and tax increment financing.
I do (and will continue) to work to attract the major retailers Brookings citizens want that create jobs and expand our tax base by using various incentives like sales tax rebates and tax increment financing.”
Own statementLisa Hager campaign siteLink
Voted no on a Sales Tax Incentive Grant for Sequitor Edge LLC (failed 0-7, Feb. 2026).
Council voteBrookings City Council Minutes, Feb. 24, 2026 · Feb 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Housing1 sourced position
Said incentives for developers and other creative solutions are key to addressing the need for affordable housing.
Incentives for developers and other creative solutions are key to addressing this need in Brookings.”
Own statementLisa Hager campaign siteLink
04Dacotah Bank Center1 sourced position
as reported by the Brookings Register; not a direct quote
Said public input and fiscal responsibility should guide decisions on public recreational facilities.
Forum answerBrookings Register · Oct 2, 2026Link
05Police facility site1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 26-008 selecting the Dacotah Bank Center or Wiese property as the future police facility site (passed 7-0, Jan. 2026).
Council voteBrookings City Council Minutes, Jan. 27, 2026 · Jan 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Police and fire facilities1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 26-017, as amended, on Construction Manager at Risk procedures (passed 7-0, Feb. 2026).
Council voteBrookings City Council Minutes, Feb. 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Backyard chickens1 sourced position
Voted yes on amending Ordinance 26-011 to keep the existing City Code on chickens (passed 6-1, Mar. 2026).
Council voteBrookings City Council Minutes, Mar. 24, 2026 · Mar 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Spending1 sourced position
Said she ensures the budget is balanced to avoid increases in property taxes.
Ensures the budget is balanced to avoid increases in property taxes.”
Own statementLisa Hager campaign siteLink
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