Hansen Files for Eagan City Council Re-Election

Eagan City Councilmember Gary Hansen has filed for re-election. In his filing announcement, he stated, “During my Council tenure, Eagan has been recognized for local government innovation, prudent fiscal management, budget transparency, and citizen engagement. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to continue serving on behalf of the residents and businesses of Eagan and building on that legacy.

“I have represented Eagan in the regional transportation and transit decision-making process, ensuring that our taxpayers get their fair share of state and federal funding for operations and infrastructure. I’ve demonstrated regional leadership as Minnesota Valley Transit Authority and Suburban Transit Association (STA) Board chair, Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (Metro Cities) president, League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Board member, and MN Cities Climate Coalition member. I am STA’s representative on the regional Transportation Advisory Board, which coordinates planning and funding of transportation and transit initiatives with the Metropolitan Council. I also serve on the National League of Cities Transportation and Infrastructure Federal Advocacy Committee. I’m actively engaged in legislative policy development in the interest of municipalities on Metro Cities and LMC legislative policy committees.”

First elected in 2008, Councilmember Hansen previously served on and chaired the Eagan and Dakota County Planning Commissions. He is a charter member of the Eagan Kick-Start Rotary Club. A JD degree graduate of Mitchell Hamline School of Law, he is a commercial arbitrator and is active in the Minnesota State Bar Association. He and his wife Kathy, a retired Eagan High School teacher, are 42-year Eagan residents.