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About this race
The city council is responsible for governing the city, including overseeing administrators, approving a budget and passing city ordinances. Councilors do not have any individual authority and can only exercise power as part of the council.
Andrea Froeber and James W. Rader are the current councilors occupying the seats up for the election this year. Both are running for reelection.
The winners of the election will begin their four-year terms in January.
The mayor has no more voting power than a city councilor. Additional duties include presiding over city council meetings and acting as the ceremonial head of the city, often representing the city before the Legislature and in other official capacities.
The current mayor is Mike Sharp, who is not running for reelection.
The winner of the election will begin their two-year term in January.
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Age on Election Day: 49
Employment: webber ford
Please share any prior experience and education that you believe qualifies you for office.
i will get it done
Why are you running?
the town of frazee needs some one with a back bone
Why should voters elect you?
because i am honest and straight forward and will always get the job done for frazee
Please describe the roles and responsibilities of the office you are running for.
to make frazee grow and become a town were people wont to live
Name a public leader you admire and explain why.
trump he gets it done has a back bone
What are the three biggest issues your city is facing?
dirty needs businesses and leader ship
Which of those three issues is most important to you, and how would you address it if elected?
clean up the town
What steps, if any, would you take to support or oppose data centers?
na na
Many Northern Minnesota cities are experiencing tightening budgets. Where would you propose making cuts, if needed?
not needed
Incumbent
This candidate declined KAXE’s invitations to participate in the Election Guide.
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Age on Election Day: 70 years young
Employment: I’m currently retired from USPS
Please share any prior experience and education that you believe qualifies you for office.
I have prior experience working with the public , and some teaching experience within my prior work
Why are you running?
To become more involved within my community
Why should voters elect you?
I’m open minded , I listen to what is being discussed, and try to help when help is needed
Please describe the roles and responsibilities of the office you are running for.
Working with everyone to make our community a better place
Name a public leader you admire and explain why.
I have an opened mind of all of our leaders
What are the three biggest issues your city is facing?
I don’t believe we have any big issues
Which of those three issues is most important to you, and how would you address it if elected?
Work with the council
What steps, if any, would you take to support or oppose data centers?
I’m not educated enough about data centers to respond , but I’m willing to educate myself if needed
Many Northern Minnesota cities are experiencing tightening budgets. Where would you propose making cuts, if needed?
That would be a joint decision
Incumbent
This candidate declined KAXE’s invitations to participate in the Election Guide.
Still have questions for the candidates? Contact information for all those who've filed to run for office can be found at candidates.sos.state.mn.us.
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