Brent Cochran
MN · Glenwood City Commissioner
Brent Cochran is a Glenwood city commissioner, first elected to the city commission in 2022.
Where Brent Cochran stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Public Infrastructure (1 record)
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (2 support · 2 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Voted 5-0 to start writing a Glenwood rental property ordinance, which lets the city inspect rentals and enforce building codes.
August 12, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: pctribune.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 support · 2 oppose
Voted 5-0 to set Glenwood's 2025 preliminary property tax levy at a 13% increase, lowered from a proposed 16.2%. The total levy was $2,487,528.
September 30, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: pctribune.com
Opposed waiving city building permit fees for the Central Square arts center's remodel, citing precedent and the city budget. The request was denied 3-0.
September 12, 2023Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: pctribune.com
Voted 5-0 to deny a resident's request for about $1,800 from the city for sewer backflow devices after two basement backups from a blocked city line.
July 11, 2023Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: pctribune.com
Voted 4-0 with the commission to call a public hearing on a tax increment financing (TIF) district. The district helped pay to tear down the empty, tax-forfeited Fremad building downtown.
February 7, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: pctribune.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Spoke for the city backing Leven Township's state grant request to pave 210th Avenue, saying it would keep grain trucks bound for CHS off Glenwood streets.
November 29, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: pctribune.com
Track record — General
General · 8 records
Backed one of three finalists for Glenwood city administrator, saying the person met the job needs and worked well with the public. The other commissioners agreed to offer the job.
September 8, 2026
Source: pctribune.com
Voted 5-0 to rezone a 2.15-acre lot on North Franklin Street from apartments to business use for a hail-damage auto repair shop.
April 14, 2026
Source: pctribune.com
Voted 5-0 to approve a permit for a new child care center near Minnewaska Area Elementary School. The center was planned to ease a shortage of about 200 child care spots.
February 10, 2026
Source: pctribune.com
Voted with the 4-1 majority to fire Public Works Director Andy Jergenson after a job-performance review. Commissioner Todd Gylsen cast the only no vote.
December 9, 2025
Source: pctribune.com
Said the city should revisit its sign ordinance after business owners asked to allow off-site ad signs. The commission then set up a committee to review the rules.
August 27, 2025
Source: pctribune.com
Was appointed by the Glenwood City Commission to the Glenwood housing and economic development board (HRA/EDA).
March 17, 2025
Source: pctribune.com
Voted 4-0 to deny rezoning land for a five-home subdivision until street plans were worked out. He said there were too many unknowns but the city was not trying to kill the project.
November 12, 2024
Source: pctribune.com
Took office as a Glenwood city commissioner and was named the city's Public Works Commissioner, overseeing streets and public works.
January 10, 2023
Source: pctribune.com
Past race Brent Cochran ran in:
- Mayor · November 3, 2026 · Glenwood city, Minnesota