Brookings City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Shawn
Hostler
Shawn Hostler 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 HagerIncumbent
- 04Shawn HostlerYou’re reading
- 05Wade Wantoch
Background
- About
- Shawn Hostler is a Brookings County commissioner who has served on the Brookings Economic Development Corporation board.
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: Shawn Hostler
4 sourced01Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Brookings County Sheriff in 2026 as a Republican candidate (lost the June primary).
Own statementBrookings RegisterLink
02Spending1 sourced position
Said the Brookings County Commission was able to lower the mill levy and the city needs responsible spending and growth.
We need to have that responsible spending and growth,”
Forum answerBrookings Register · Oct 2, 2026Link
03Dacotah Bank Center1 sourced position
as reported by the Brookings Register; not a direct quote
Said some community members and organizations were left out of the Dacotah Bank Center discussion and all voices should be heard.
Forum answerBrookings Register · Oct 2, 2026Link
04Economic development1 sourced position
Said economic development takes years of planning and recruiting and must be done wisely.
Economic development isn’t something that happens overnight.”
Own statementBrookings Radio · Sep 28, 2026Link
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