Scot Housh for Edina City Council

Scot Housh

For Edina City Council

Committed to our community.
Focused on our future.

Scot Housh with his family at a University of Minnesota football game

Meet Scot

Experience that
moves Edina forward

At a time of transition in city leadership, experience matters. With a decade of service on the City Council, Scot Housh provides the balanced leadership, institutional knowledge, and thoughtful vision needed to preserve what makes Edina special and prepare for the opportunities ahead.

Scot Housh with his family at his daughter's wedding

Beyond City Hall

Rooted in the community

Scot's commitment to Edina runs deeper than a decade on the council. An Edina West graduate (Class of 1980), he went on to earn a BA in Political Science from Brown University and built a 38-year career as an insurance and risk management executive.

He and his wife, Susie, have been married 39 years and raised four children here in Edina, where they are now proud grandparents. Across three decades he has volunteered his time to Edina's schools, parks, hospital, and youth sports — the deep community roots that shape how he approaches public service.

Priorities

What Scot will fight for

Excellence in city services

Ensuring public safety and maintaining our parks, streets, and infrastructure.

Thoughtful approach to redevelopment

Guiding economic development to sustain our city's vitality and strengthen our neighborhoods.

Fiscally responsible leadership

Careful stewardship of taxpayer dollars and a budget that reflects our priorities.

A smooth City Manager transition

Welcoming Edina's new City Manager in 2027 with steady, experienced guidance.

A record of service

Decades of leadership
in Edina & beyond

2023 – 2025

Edina Crime Prevention Board

2014 – 2019

Be The Match / NMDP Board

2005 – 2011

Mayor Pro Tem, City of Edina

2001 – 2011

Edina City Council

2004 – 2008

Fairview Southdale Hospital Board

1998 – 2000

Edina Park Board

1995 – 1998

Highlands Elementary Site Council Chair

1995 – 1998

Edina Basketball & Football Association Coach

1991 – 1994

Finance / Fundraising Chair, Edina ABC

1984 – 2022

Insurance & Risk Management Executive

What others are saying

In their words

"Scot Housh and I served for 10 years together on the Edina City Council. He is one of the finest Council members I have served with during my tenure representing Edina. Scot is smart, fair and open-minded, thoughtful and always wise in his decision-making. There is not an element of self-interest in his candidacy to return to the Council. He cares only about what is best for the town and its residents and wants to serve his City again. He has been gone from local government activities for some time, but the experiences he gained in his decade of service would serve everyone well. There will be a minimal 'catch-up' learning curve for him, but that is all. Please give Scot Housh your strong consideration in the upcoming Fall election."

James Hovland
Edina Mayor, 2005–Current

"I find Scot to be a thoughtful and insightful leader. I am proud to support him for the Edina City Council."

Carolyn Jackson
Edina City Council, 2021–Current

"Scot was my mentor when I first started on the Council. He was a voice of reason when it came to development and good fiscal management. He will bring a common sense and balanced approach to his seat on the Council. I ask for your support and vote for Scot Housh for Edina City Council."

Ann Swenson
Edina City Council, 2005–2017

"Scot always came prepared to our meetings and asked great questions. I valued his judgment when making tough decisions. Let's put Scot back on the Council this Fall."

Dennis Maetzold
Edina Mayor, 1999–2005

"Scot is truly committed to the Edina community. He is a good listener and will make decisions which are in Edina's best interest. Make sure to vote for Scot this November!"

Fred Richards
Edina Mayor, 1989–1997

"Scot loves our community. In fact, I run into him all the time at Braemar. He'll do a great job protecting and enhancing our city's many assets."

Pacy Erck
Braemar Women's Club Board Member

"I'm impressed by Scot's experience and interest in land use issues. I firmly believe he will bring a balanced perspective to the discussions of the future, knowing that both tradition and innovation are important for a city like Edina. He has my support."

Jimmy Bennett
Edina resident

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