John Justen serves as a Ward II councilmember on the West St. Paul City Council. This page explains the council role, term timing, official contact source, and when voters next get a say. West St. Paul operates under a council-manager form of government: the council sets city policy and the city manager handles day-to-day operations. The Ward II seat is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Regular City Council meetings are generally held on the second and fourth Monday at 6:30pm. Work sessions are usually held before regular meetings and start times should be verified from published agenda headers.
What this office does
Council authority belongs to the Council as a body. Do not attribute a council decision to an individual council member unless meeting minutes or a roll-call vote confirms that member's specific vote or action.
The West St. Paul city charter is published online as a convenience. The official printed charter is maintained by the City Clerk. West St. Paul City Charter
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When do you get a say
Next voter say
November 3, 2026
West St. Paul, Dakota County, MN
The Ward II council seat is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. A state primary is scheduled for August 11, 2026. Whether a primary occurs for the Ward II seat depends on the number of candidates who file. Sample ballots will be posted when available. Confirm filing deadlines and primary details at the official Elections and Voter Services page.
Offices on ballot
- City Council, Ward II
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Where this information comes from
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West St. Paul City Charter
West St. Paul City Charter (current PDF)
West St. Paul City Council
West St. Paul City Council Staff Directory
West St. Paul Staff Directory, John Justen
West St. Paul Elections and Voter Services
West St. Paul Agendas and Meeting Minutes
West St. Paul City Meeting Videos
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