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About this race
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.
The current Seat 3 supervisor is Keith Card. He is not running for reelection.
The winner of the election will begin their four-year term in January.
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Age on Election Day: (Field left blank)
Employment: Brainerd General Rental, Marketing and Data Analyst
Please share any prior experience and education that you believe qualifies you for office.
I earned a master’s degree in communication, technology, and society. I believe any citizen who is passionate about improving the quality of life in his or her community is qualified to run for public office.
Why are you running?
I believe that to create and maintain a flourishing society you need involved citizens. I care about where I live and I believe our nation, our state, and our area needs strong communities and as a mother of young children, I want to do my part to make the “village” stronger.
Why should voters elect you?
I’m from a rural community in Illinois and chose to move to Pillager 5 years ago. I want to be involved in the decisions that shape my township and encourage other young people in our area to do the same.
Please describe the roles and responsibilities of the office you are running for.
The Sylvan Township Board of Supervisors is responsible for oversight of the township including decisions about permitting, roads, elections, etc. The board meets twice a month, with an invitation for all township citizens to attend, to discuss and vote, if necessary, on issues affecting the township.
Name a public leader you admire and explain why.
While she recently resigned from her position, I admire Tulsi Gabbard. Tulsi is a veteran and former candidate for president who follows her convictions, leads with integrity, and I find her to be genuine in a disingenuous political arena. She resigned from her latest appointment to care for her husband. She is an excellent example for women and girls.
What are your priorities, if elected? Please describe specific goals.
If elected, I want to serve our township with integrity, help improve our public spaces, and be a voice for our community.
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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