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About these races
The town board of supervisors is responsible for governing the township, including approving a budget and passing city ordinances. Supervisors do not have any individual authority and can only exercise power as part of the board.
Town budgets primarily go toward managing roads and bridges, though the exact services offered vary widely from township to township.
Current supervisors Philip Juracek and Tim Leonard are not running for reelection.
The winners of the elections will begin their four-year terms in January.
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Age on Election Day: 36
Employment: Old National Bank, Market President
Please share any prior experience and education that you believe qualifies you for office.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance with a minor in Business Management from St. Cloud State University and am a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Why are you running?
I am running for Irondale Township Board to ensure that all local policies, rules, and regulations are applied consistently and fairly. By utilizing a common-sense approach to local governance, I want to make sure every resident has a clear voice, a strong understanding of the decisions being made, and a transparent township government that works for the entire community.
Why should voters elect you?
I am deeply rooted in this community, having been born and raised here my entire life. My commitment is demonstrated through my service as a volunteer on the local fire department since 2013, as Treasurer of the Deerwood Fire Relief Association, and as a board member and treasurer of Deerwood Housing, a non-profit providing affordable housing in our community. I also have served multiple terms on the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber of Commerce board and as Treasurer, helping with financial strategy and economic development. I care wholeheartedly about the people here, and I am dedicated to ensuring a fair, straightforward process and a common-sense approach to township governance.
Please describe the roles and responsibilities of the office you are running for.
Township governance and decision-making, in addition to financial oversight and budgeting.
Name a public leader you admire and explain why.
I admire Pete Stauber because of how he listens to his constituents, acts upon concerns, and responds accordingly to the best of his abilities. He cares deeply for the men and women serving in law enforcement and public service.
What are your priorities, if elected? Please describe specific goals.
My priorities are pretty straightforward: I would like to better understand the township budget, make sure we're planning ahead for essential services, and manage growth responsibly as our area continues to expand so our infrastructure can keep pace. On top of that, I want to look at enhancing our recreational budget so families and residents have safe, well-maintained spaces to enjoy the outdoors and everything our community has to offer.
Age on Election Day: 51
Employment: Morey’s Seafood Markets -Fishmonger
Please share any prior experience and education that you believe qualifies you for office.
I am an American Citizen and resident of Irondale township who believes firmly in government of, for, and by the people our representative government is designed to represent.
Why are you running?
I’m running because I feel it’s my civic duty to serve the community I live in. This small township has provided me great peace and happiness, and I feel it’s my responsibility to give back as much as I can by serving on the township board.
Why should voters elect you?
The voters should elect me because I’m honest, fair, and hesitant to spend money or jump on the modernization for sake of modernization bandwagon, and instead wish to maintain the rich local heritage of our rural area.
Please describe the roles and responsibilities of the office you are running for.
Provide for citizen representation in the spending of township tax revenue, abide by state and county laws, working with residents to maintain the township
Name a public leader you admire and explain why.
Former Republican Governor of New Mexico and Libertarian Presidential candidate Gary Johnson, because he was a hard no on most spending, and was willing to risk being hated by even members of his own party for voting for individual freedom over tax and spend feel good legislation.
What are your priorities, if elected? Please describe specific goals.
To help limit spending, maintain our traditional rural culture, and be a citizen representative
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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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