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Bryan Delaney
Incumbent: No
KAXE did not receive a response from this candidate.
Russell Nickerson
Incumbent: No
Age on Election Day: 64
Where are you currently employed, and what is your role?
Retired
Please share any prior experience that you believe qualifies you for office.
20 years in business management
Please describe the roles and responsibilities of the office you are running for.
Township management
Why are you running for office?
I feel I can add to the efficiency of the township while meeting the needs and concerns of the people
What are your priorities, if elected? Please describe specific policy goals.
Keep government efficient at the least cost possible
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 will listen to those concerns and have an open mind on those decisions
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.
Tax dollars are best spent at the lowest part of the government. These people understand what it is li me to spend your hard earned dollars
How do you plan to improve transparency and trust in government?
Open meetings and listening to the public. Also to publish company meetings on line
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.