Minnesota and North Dakota Voter's Guide

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Becker County Commissioner District 3

County commissioners are the county s key policymakers. They oversee the administration of the county, set county budget, and participate in county long-range planning. County services that they oversee include a wide variety of social service and welfare programs, as well as certain public health programs. Learn more about the day in the life of a county commissioner in this video from the Association of Minnesota Counties.

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    Phil Hansen
    (NP)

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    Terry L Mackner
    (NP)

Biographical Information

If elected, what will your top three priorities be and why? (750 characters)

How would you ensure election laws do not create barriers to Minnesotans’ freedom to vote while also ensuring safe and secure elections? (500 characters)

What do you see as the biggest challenges to mental health and social services in your county, and how would you address them? (500 characters)

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Campaign Email phansen@arvig.net
Contact Phone 2188498585
Maintaining County Roads, Supporting the Sheriff, and Social Services are the three main budget items where significant money gets spent. There are other areas but these are the top three. Keeping taxes reasonable while providing good services in these areas will be a focal point
I have been an election judge for several years and have seen first hand how the system operates in Becker County. There is a lot of training for election judges throughout the year and many processes in place on election day to make sure voting is secure. Concerning barriers, I am unaware of anything of significance that would keep a person from voting in our area, in fact, I would say we go out of our way to make sure barriers do not exist for voters.
Tough question in an ever-evolving area. Getting resources to those most in need is priority. I do sit on a board where we are trying to tackle this question specifically directed at our youth and all the electronic device exposure. But for now, I would be learning like everyone else, then allocating available resources where we can make a measurable difference.
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