John Elder running for mayor

New Hope City Council Member John A. Elder is running for mayor in the upcoming election.

Elder and his wife of 36 years, Judy, raised their three children and have lived in New Hope since 1988.

Elder has worked for over 30 years in law enforcement for the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, Lakeville Police Department, New Hope Police Department, Minneapolis Police Department and Isanti County Sheriff’s Office. He is currently a captain for the Robbinsdale Police Department.

He has an associate degree in criminology from North Hennepin Community College, a bachelor’s degree in police science from St. Mary’s University in Minnesota and a master’s degree in public safety administration from St. Mary’s University.

Elder’s community involvement includes New Hope Police Explorers which conducts annual training in hostage/crisis negotiations, Wings Soccer Club/Minnesota Thunder West Academy manager, commissioner for the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission, board of director for the West Metro Fire District, previous board member for the Sever Dreams Educational Foundation and New Hope Community Farmer’s Market founder/board member.

Elder was appointed to the city council in May 2008 to fill a vacant seat. He was elected to complete the final two years of the unexpired term in a special election in November 2008 and reelected to four-year terms in 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022.

“It has truly been an honor for me to serve on the New Hope City Council for the past 16 years. I have the knowledge, passion and desire to continue serving as mayor,” Elder said.

Elder hopes to focus on emergency services, housing stock and taxation as mayor. He also plans to continue to represent the residents and businesses.

To learn more about Elder, go to JohnAElderforMayor.com.