Council Member John Elder (2008-2026)
Council member Elder was appointed to the City Council in May 2008 to fill a vacant Council 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. He has been a resident of New Hope for more than 25 years.
Elder’s community involvement includes New Hope Police Explorers - conducts annual training in hostage/crisis negotiations, Wings Soccer Club/Minnesota Thunder West Academy manager, Commissioner for the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission, and New Hope Community Farmer's Market founding and current Board Member.
Elder has worked for 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 Sherrif's Office. He is currently a captain for the Robbinsdale Police Department.
He has a A.A. degree in criminology from North Hennepin Community College, a B.S. in police science from St. Mary’s University in Minnesota and an M.A. in public safety administration from St. Mary’s University.
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