Incumbents Lisa Toomey and PG Narayanan retained their seats on the Eden Prairie City Council in Tuesday’s election, defeating challengers Andrew J. Toperzer and Mihajlo Babovic.
According to unofficial results from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office, Toomey received 21,659 votes, or 43.29%, while Narayanan garnered 16,936 votes, or 33.85%. Toperzer earned 6,845 votes, or 13.68%, and Babovic received 4,372 votes, or 8.74%. There were 221 write-in votes.
Toomey, reelected Tuesday to a second term, emphasized her commitment to listening and learning from residents.
“Each year, we set goals, and my top priority is always to listen and learn,” Toomey said. “I plan to continue doing just that. The reason I ran four years ago was to help more people, and that’s what I hope to keep doing.”
Toomey highlighted her focus on affordable housing, public safety, sustainability, and responsible growth. Community engagement, she noted, is also a priority, with town hall meetings helping the council stay connected to residents.
“I want to be a good liaison between the city and its residents, reaching out and helping those who need it,” she added.
Narayanan, who joined the council after a 2018 appointment to fill a vacancy, was elected to a full term in 2020.
On Tuesday, he reiterated his commitment to maintaining Eden Prairie’s high quality of life. His priorities include bolstering public safety through support for local police and fire departments, pursuing ambitious environmental sustainability goals, and expanding affordable housing options.
“We will continue to prioritize the well-being of our residents by investing in the resources that matter most – starting with public safety,” he said.
Reflecting on the campaign, Narayanan noted the importance of community connections: “One of the most humbling and heartwarming things I hear is, ‘I voted for you in the last election.’ Every time I hear those words, I get goosebumps. It’s a reminder that this isn’t about me – it’s about all of us.”
Toperzer, a political science graduate and Eden Prairie resident since 2017, and Babovic, a lawyer and recent Eden Prairie resident, both made their first bids for public office.
Minnesota statute requires the city to canvass the results and declare them official by the 10th day following the election.
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