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Brooklyn Park introduces new police cadets and assistant city engineer; proclaims Black History Month and School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Summary
Deputy Chief Elliot Faust introduced two new police cadets and a community-incident intervention specialist; Public Works Director Mark Halber introduced Tim Haugo as assistant city engineer. The council proclaimed February 2026 as Black History Month, recognized a championship youth basketball team, and declared Feb. 18 School Bus Driver Appreciation Day.
Deputy Chief Elliot Faust introduced three new employees from the police department: Jordan Whitaker (police cadet, hired Jan. 26), Chloe Havigorst (police cadet, hired Jan. 14, currently attending North Hennepin Community College), and Haley Pearson (community-incident intervention specialist, hired Jan. 21; former deputy sheriff and police officer, bachelor’s degree from Clark Atlanta University).
Public Works Director Mark Halber introduced Tim Haugo as the city’s new assistant city engineer (started Jan. 12), noting Haugo’s previous role at Bolton & Menk and a civil engineering degree from the University of North Dakota.
The council read several proclamations: Chair Christian Erickson declared February 2026 Black History Month in Brooklyn Park and promoted the Black History Showcase at the Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center on Friday, Feb. 20 (5–8 p.m.). Councilmember Shelly Page presented a proclamation recognizing the Park Center fifth-grade girls traveling basketball team for winning a championship on Jan. 18, 2026. Chair Erickson also proclaimed Feb. 18, 2026, as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, highlighting drivers’ role in student safety and access to education.
Why it matters: The hires add to public-safety and engineering capacity in the city; proclamations note community celebrations and recognition events that staff and residents can attend.
Next steps: New hires will begin duties under departmental supervision; the Black History Showcase and School Bus Driver Appreciation Day events were announced to the public.
