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KAXE's Election Guide only includes candidates in contested races. Visit our full list of who's running for office in Northern Minnesota to see who else is on the ballot.
Kyle Curtiss
Incumbent: Yes
Age on Election Day: 39
Where are you currently employed, and what is your role?
Itasca County Sheriffs Office, Lieutenant
Please share any prior experience that you believe qualifies you for office.
Working for a public service agency I understand the needs of a community.
Please describe the roles and responsibilities of the office you are running for.
Hear the concerns of Arbo Township and work on solutions for those concerns.
Why are you running for office?
Arbo Township is my home and people who live here are special to me.
What are your priorities, if elected? Please describe specific policy goals.
Being fiscally responsible by prioritizing the needs of Arbo Township and listening to the people of Arbo Township.
What effective policies will you support that will prepare your township now, next year and in the future to improve resiliency against climate change?
I would support common sense policy that support current energy sources and look for alternatives that make financial sense.
High taxation is a concern for many Northern Minnesotans. Please share any specific opinions you hold related to taxation, and how you plan to ensure tax dollars are used efficiently and effectively.
By spending time with people in the community where their concerns are heard and their money is spent wisely.
How do you plan to improve transparency and trust in government?
Making myself available to answer questions and build a relationship with community members.
Jeff Schroeder
Incumbent: No
KAXE did not receive a response from this candidate.
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.