Council Member Donna Stafford Treated After Medical Issue
Woodbury Council member Donna Stafford was discharged from the hospital following an emergency during a recent meeting.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Accidents
Woodbury City Council member Donna Stafford suffered a medical emergency during a council meeting on October 7, 2026. She was treated at Regions Hospital and subsequently discharged the same day.
Why it matters
The council meeting was cut short following the incident, which occurred while officials were conducting a ceremony to honor two new firefighters.
Public safety staff implemented emergency procedures and assisted Stafford at the scene. The council meeting was adjourned early as a result of the incident.
The players
Donna Stafford
She is a member of the Woodbury City Council and the creator of the Koins for K-9s fundraiser.
Bruce Stafford
He was a Woodbury firefighter for 22 years and served as fire chief before he passed away in 2014.
The details
The meeting had been scheduled to address local chicken ordinances and honor two new firefighters before the emergency occurred. Following the intervention of staff at the council chamber, Stafford was transported to Regions Hospital for medical care.
Timeline
The medical emergency took place on October 7, 2026.
Donna Stafford was discharged from Regions Hospital on October 7, 2026.
The next Woodbury City Council meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2026.
Legal Context
This disruption follows established protocols for emergency response during public municipal gatherings. Such incidents are rare, but city officials maintain specific safety procedures to protect members during public meetings.
The adjournment of the meeting means that scheduled discussions regarding local chicken ordinances were deferred. Residents should monitor future council dockets to see when these policy matters will be rescheduled for public comment.
The takeaway
The incident highlights the importance of having immediate public safety support present at municipal proceedings. Residents can support Stafford's community efforts by participating in the annual Koins for K-9s fundraiser held from late November through December.
What happens next
The Woodbury City Council is scheduled to convene for its next meeting on October 21, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Twin Cities.
