KAXE contacted every candidate twice using contact information submitted to the Secretary of State's Office to invite them to participate in our Election Guide.
Candidate responses have not been edited and are published as submitted.
As necessary, our news team added contextual information clearly marked with an "editor's note" and in italics, though responses have not been uniformly fact-checked. With our small team of three, we are unable to proactively fact check every statement made by candidates. But we will make every effort to make note of inaccuracies if they come to our attention.
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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.
City Council (Elect Two)
George Bosselman
Incumbent: No
KAXE did not receive a response from this candidate.
Roy Dufault
Incumbent: Yes
KAXE did not receive a response from this candidate.
Mike Mulry
Incumbent: No
KAXE did not receive a response from this candidate.
Abby Pearson
Incumbent: Currently serving in an appointed position due to vacancy but will now be on the ballot in November
Age on Election Day: 42
Where are you currently employed, and what is your role?
Self Employed - Community Theater Director and Massage Therapist
Please share any prior experience that you believe qualifies you for office.
I am the President of a local Non-Profit, Aurora Center for the Arts. I am involved in our community and have been a voice for students and parents in our rural community.
Please describe the roles and responsibilities of the office you are running for.
To help facilitate the needs of the Fosston community
Why are you running for office?
I am passionate about my town and seeing it grow and thrive
What are your priorities, if elected? Please describe specific policy goals.
To continue ti grow programming in the community for families. To support our local school and hospital.
Across the region, renters and owners are struggling to afford housing. If elected, what would you do to address the issues of availability and affordability for your constituents?
I am not sure what can be done at the council level, but making it accessible for both renters and landlords.
What effective policies will you support that will prepare your city now, next year and in the future to improve resiliency against climate change?
Fosston was the first small city to incorporate charging docks for electric vehicles, and are forward thinking with their sidewalk revamps and EDA city planning.
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.
I believe local dollars should be used for local projects.
How do you plan to improve transparency and trust in government?
It can start with someone like myself in a low level position- being honest with people and communicating clearly with community members.
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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