City Council Archives - Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park Received Grant to Hire Firefighters

On Monday, September 27, 2021, the Brooklyn Park City Council accepted a $3,345,516 grant from the FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency to hire 12 additional firefighters. The competitive grant was awarded under the "Staffing For Adequate Fire And Emergency Response" (SAFER) grant program. SAFER was created to provide funding directly...
Meet your mayor: Lisa Jacobson

The 2021 special election for Brooklyn Park mayor was as close as it gets! Initial results were in favor of Lisa Jacobson by a single vote, prompting a request for a recount. Final results were certified on August 23 in favor of Jacobson by two votes. There was a total...
Lisa Jacobson elected as Mayor of Brooklyn Park

Lisa Jacobson will be the next Mayor of Brooklyn Park. The City Council certified the results of the August 10 special election for Mayor at the Council meeting on August 23. This follows a recount that was held on Thursday, August 19, 2021. The Council, in its role as the...
2021 Special Election Candidate Forum

The 2021 Candidate Forum is a great opportunity to learn more about your candidates for mayor. For more information about the candidates and other special election information, visit our elections webpage. This event is sponsored by the North Metro Mayors Association.
June is Pride Month

On May 24, 2021 Brooklyn Park city council declared June as Pride Month in Brooklyn Park.
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month

On April 26, 2021 Brooklyn Park city council declared May as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. Click here to read the proclamation (PDF) >
Brooklyn Park supports our Asian American and Pacific Islander community members

Brooklyn Park passed a resolution supporting our Asian American and Pacific Islander community members. The resolution was passed during the April 12, 2021 City Council meeting. We will not tolerate, and we condemn, all forms of hate and violence against any person in our community. The City Council is committed to establishing and maintaining a culture of trust...
A message from City Council

Dear Brooklyn Park residents, Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and loved ones of Daunte Wright who was tragically killed Sunday afternoon by a Brooklyn Center police officer. We realize that our community is going through many raw emotions as we process another tragic loss of a Black...
2021 Special Primary Election Results

The 2021 Special Primary Election for the mayor's office will be held on April 13, 2021. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on primary election day. Find your polling place > For election information call Election Headquarters 763-493-8032. You can find results for the election below...
Special Election for Mayor Candidate Forums

Two forums have been held for candidates running for mayor in this year's special election. March 16 On Wednesday, March 16, the Brooklyn Park, Osseo, Maple Grove League of Women Voters, Twin West Chamber of Commerce and CCX News hosted a virtual forum for candidates. A replay of the candidate...