Jessica Tesdall, Champlin Councilmember, Ward 1

08/28/2026

Candidates Karen Attia and John Hoffman discuss issues relating to ...

08/21/2026

Hey Champlin!

Have a question you'd like local candidates running for office in the November 3 General Election to answer? 🗳

The League of Women Voters will host a candidate forum, and community members may submit questions for consideration.

SUBMIT A QUESTION:
🔗 https://my.lwv.org/minnesota/anoka-blaine-coon-rapids-area/2026-candidate-forums

The candidate forum will be available for viewing beginning September 21 through QCTV, the League of Women Voters website, and the League's YouTube channel.

The following candidates will appear on the ballot for City offices:

Mayor (two-year term; submit questions by Aug. 28)
🗳️ Ryan Sabas
🗳️ Jason L. Schaal

Ward 1 (four-year term; submit questions by Sept. 10)
🗳️ Kristofer OBrien
🗳️ Patrick Allan Voss

Ward 2 (four-year term; submit questions by Sept. 10)
🗳️ Kristin Elizondo
🗳️ Michael Sorvig
🗳️ Dan Stone

Ward 4 Special Election (to fill the remaining term through Dec. 31, 2028; submit questions by Sept. 4)
🗳️ Charles A. Boakai
🗳️ Lorraine Coan
🗳️ Samuel Mwangi
🗳️ Ryan Reider

08/10/2026

Meet Kristofer O'Brien for City Council Champlin Ward 1 -- Kristofer will be on the ballot for the Ward 1 seat in November.

Check out his website: https://www.obrien4champlincitycouncil.com/ or follow him on Facebook to learn more about his campaign.

08/07/2026

Hey Champlin!

A planned weekend road closure to accommodate construction activities associated with the 109th Avenue and Highway 169 Project is scheduled for next weekend, August 14-17, 2026. 🚧

Closure Schedule
🗺 Begins Friday, August 14 at 8pm
🗺 Reopens Monday, August 17 at 5am

Please follow the official detour route shown on the map and allow extra travel time when planning your trips. We appreciate your patience and understanding as this important improvement project moves forward.

Questions can be directed to [email protected] or 763-277-8283.

🔗 https://www.brooklynpark.org/city-projects/road-construction-projects/109th-ave-reconstruction-project/

07/31/2026

Hey Champlin!

Candidate filing has closed for the November 3, 2026 General Election. The following candidates will appear on the ballot for City offices:

Mayor
🗳️ Ryan Sabas
🗳️ Jason L. Schaal

Ward 1
🗳️ Kristofer OBrien
🗳️ Patrick Allan Voss

Ward 2
🗳️ Kristin Elizondo
🗳️ Michael Sorvig
🗳️ Dan Stone

Ward 4
🗳️ Charles A. Boakai
🗳️ Lorraine Coan
🗳️ Ryan Reider
🗳️ Samuel Mwangi

Residents will have an opportunity to learn more about the candidates through a League of Women Voters (LWV) candidate forum that will be available September 21. The LWV will accept questions for the candidate forum from August 15 through September 13 at:
🔗 www.lwvabcmn.org
The taped candidate forum will be available for viewing on QCTV, the LWV website, and the LWV's YouTube channel.

Learn more:
🔗 champlinmn.gov/252/Elections

07/28/2026

Hey Champlin!

One week to go until Night to Unite! 🏘️🚓🚒

If you haven’t registered your neighborhood party yet, now is the time! We’re finalizing our police and fire routes to make sure we can visit as many parties as possible.

✅ Register by July 28 to be included in our route planning and have the best chance of receiving the police, fire, or combined visit you request.

We’ll continue to accept registrations after July 28, but as we finalize staffing and routes, we may not be able to accommodate every request or guarantee a visit.

Register your party here:
🔗 https://www.champlinmn.gov/FormCenter/Police-Department-12/Night-To-Unite-73

We can’t wait to spend the evening connecting with our community and celebrating another great Night to Unite. See you on August 4th! 🎉

07/23/2026

This is awesome! 👏

Hey Champlin!

Is your garden producing more than you can use? Don’t let it go to waste. Share it! 🌱🥕🍅

Harvest Hub is available at the Parks & Public Works Building (11955 Champlin Drive). You’re invited to drop off fresh, homegrown produce during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm).

If you’re in need, stop by and see what’s available at no cost. Please bring your own reusable bag to collect items. This free program is made possible through the generosity of our community and helps reduce food waste while sharing local abundance.

Note: The City does not grow, endorse, or take responsibility for any produce that is donated or distributed through this program.

Thanks to our amazing community for sharing the harvest! 💚

07/14/2026

Candidate Filing for the November 3 Election will take place in the Parks & Public Works Building located next to City Hall during normal office hours of 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. A $5 filing fee is required.

Hey Champlin!

City Hall & the Champlin Police Department (Public Safety Building) will be closed on Tuesday, July 14, due to planned facility maintenance related to the installation of a new generator as part of an improvement project.

During this closure:
• City Hall & the Champlin Police Department (Public Safety Building) will not be open to the public.
• The Parks & Public Works Building will remain open.
• Candidate Filing for the November 3 Election will take place in the Parks & Public Works Building located next to City Hall during normal office hours of 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. A $5 filing fee is required.
• City staff can be reached by email and phone during the building closure. Calls will be returned as soon as possible following the reopening of City Hall.
• CivicRec, the City's online activity registration system, will remain available for registrations.
• The City's website will remain operational, including the Notify Me and online contact forms for service requests and questions.
• While the Champlin Police Department Lobby (Public Safety Building) will not be open to the public, emergency services and public safety operations will continue as normal.

Residents needing assistance are encouraged to email, call 763-421-8100, or submit an online contact form:
🔗 https://www.champlinmn.gov/142/Contact

City Hall is expected to resume normal operations on Wednesday, July 15, at 8 a.m.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

06/29/2026

Hey Champlin!

Thinking about running for a local office? Filing for the November 3 General Election opens July 14. 🗳

Offices on the ballot include:
• Mayor (2-year term)
• Councilmember – Ward One (4-year term)
• Councilmember – Ward Two (4-year term)
• Councilmember – Ward Four (term through Dec 2028)

📅 Filing period: July 14–28, 2026
💵 Filing fee: $5
📍 File at City Hall (11955 Champlin Drive) Monday–Friday, 8am-4:30pm, extended hours until 5pm on July 28

Learn more:
🔗 https://champlinmn.gov/252/Elections

The 2026 election cycle includes the August 11 Primary, November 3 General Election, and a Ward 4 Special Election. Due to Minnesota legislative updates, early Voting starts 18 days prior, and Absentee Voting starts 46 days prior.

06/25/2026

The City of Brooklyn Park is leading intersection reconstruction at 109th & 169. For more information: https://www.brooklynpark.org/city-projects/road-construction-projects/109th-ave-reconstruction-