Only 20 cities in Minnesota (2%) hold odd-year elections. Let’s join the 98% with even-year elections—saving Hopkins tax payers over $75K (per election cycle), and valuable city staff time
What does $65-100K saved provide the city in return?
The amount saved can pay for a full time police officer or fire fighter/EMT, and any number of other projects where the city could use a boost of budget dollars to fund them.
Holding elections during presidential and midterm years historically increases turnout, and makes the council more representative of the community.
Voting yes means fewer campaign knocks—a clear benefit for residents.
City Question 1: Transition to Even-Year Elections
Ballot Language: “Should the Hopkins City Charter be amended to transition from odd-year city general elections to even-year city general elections?”
Yes = Move city elections to even-numbered years
No = Keep city elections in odd-numbered years
City Question 2: Mayor’s Term Length
Ballot Language: “Should the Hopkins City Charter be amended to transition the Mayor’s term from a two-year term to a four-year term?”
Yes = Mayor serves four-year terms
No = Mayor continues with two-year terms
The city Charter Commission will determine when active city council members terms will expire. More will be known after the election cycle is complete.
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