# Eden Prairie City Council Candidate Forum


**Body:** City of Eden Prairie
**Date:** September 18, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety, Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance


The Eden Prairie City Council Candidate Forum held on September 18, 2026, provided a platform for candidates running for mayor and city council to discuss key community issues and their visions for the city's future. While the forum primarily focused on topics such as taxation, public safety, housing, land use planning, and community inclusivity, several candidates addressed fiscal responsibility and budget considerations, including the funding of full-time firefighters supported by a $2.2 million SAFER grant covering 75% of costs for two years. Discussions also touched on the city's AAA bond rating, infrastructure maintenance, and the importance of balancing development with green space preservation. Candidates expressed positions on surveillance technology procurement, specifically opposing the use of Flock cameras due to privacy concerns, while supporting the use of Motorola cameras with strict data policies. Although no direct contract awards or procurement decisions were made during the forum, the candidates highlighted ongoing and future budget priorities and policy considerations that could influence Eden Prairie's procurement and capital improvement activities.

**Source:** City of Eden Prairie