Minnesota and North Dakota Voter's Guide

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Long Beach City Mayor

The mayor is usually the head of the city and may represent the city in front of other government bodies. They also can preside at council meetings and appoint city workers. A mayor usually has a role in proposing a city budget which influences services provided to residents and can veto ordinances proposed by the city council.Voting in local elections is important - learn more here: Why Vote for Mayor

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    Terry Duhn
    (NP)

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    Mike Pfeiffer
    (NP)

Biographical Information

Why are you the best candidate for this position? (750 characters)

If elected, what will your top three priorities be and why? (500 characters)

If elected, what strategies will you use to ensure transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in city government under your leadership? (500 characters)

How will you engage with residents to solicit feedback, involve them in decision-making processes, and ensure their voices are heard? (500 characters)

How will you approach public safety and community policing to ensure the well-being of all residents? (500 characters)

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Campaign Email whipholt@gmail.com
I have served Long Beach for 12 years and brought hands-on experience with nearly every part of city government. During that time, I have helped move forward major projects, secured more than $100,000 in grants in the past years, modernized city services, and kept sewer rates unchanged since 2019. I believe effective leadership means doing the research, solving problems, protecting taxpayers, and following through. I am proud of the progress we have made and would welcome the opportunity to continue that work in a fifth term as Mayor.
My top priorities are: 1) maintain and improve roads, sewer, and public facilities; 2) continue strong financial management by controlling costs, building reserves, and pursuing grants; and 3) complete key strategic projects, including the Community Resilience Hub, expanded parks, improved signage, and continued improvements to online city services including welcoming new residents. These priorities protect essential services while preparing Long Beach for the future.
I will continue to emphasize open meetings, clear public notices, accessible records, understandable budgets, and timely communication. I believe residents should be able to see how decisions are made and how public money is spent. I will support annual strategic planning, documented council decisions, and regular updates through the city website, social media, and newspaper columns so residents can participate in city government.
I believe residents should hear about important issues before decisions are made. I will continue encouraging participation at council meetings, public hearings, surveys, and community roundtable discussions, while making it easy to contact city officials directly though monthly office hours, Mayor’s Hotline, social media messaging, entryway bulletin boards, and city contact email. Our improved website and online services also give residents and visitors better access to information.
Public safety requires reliable infrastructure, strong emergency partnerships, and careful planning. I will continue supporting our fire and emergency response relationships, coordination with community agencies, safe roads, emergency preparedness, and dependable city utilities. The Community Hub is also being developed through grants as a resilience center with solar and battery backup, providing a local resource during extended power outages or other emergencies.
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