Minnesota and North Dakota Voter's Guide

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As local legislators who sometimes have executive power, council members can propose ordinances, set administrative policy, and authorize the budget proposed by the mayor. They oversee all city activities, including city services, programs, licensing, and public safety. Mayoral appointments to city government typically require council approval. Learn more here: https://www.lwv.org/blog/voting-local-matters-why-vote-city-councilUse the MN Secretary of State’s Candidate Filing page (https://candidates.sos.mn.gov/) to find specific candidate contact information.

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    Jake Benson
    (NP)

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    Rory Johnson
    (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)

How do you plan to engage with and represent all members of our diverse community?(500 characters)

What steps will you take to ensure transparency and accountability in city government? (500 characters)

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Campaign Email jake@proctormn.com
• Represented Proctor at the Minnesota Legislature • Serve on a League Of Minnesota Cities board as vice chair whose job it is to make good cities better. • Served as mayor. I know the job. • Worked with state and federal officials • Drafted resolutions • Negotiated complex agreements • Represented the City in arbitration and litigation • Understanding the complexity of government

Yes... I've made mistakes. Government isn't about being perfect. It's about listening, learning, and continuing to deliver results while managing risk for the people you serve. I have and will continue to work hard every day for Proctor.
• Economic Development with Strategic Planning by making permitting easier and securing grants to improve and create infrastructure. • Protecting the community by providing the police, fire and first responders with the equipment and training they need. • Transparency, integrity and ethics. Need we say more?
Throughout my time as a business owner, am elected official, along with serving on many boards and committees, citizens know that I am out and about every day and I am always approachable. I listen and ask questions. I return always return phone calls and emails as soon as possible. I lead the effort to put our city council on public access and allow phone calls to the council during meetings
Transparency and accountability is as much about asking questions and following up on those questions as much as listening. Citizens know that I am out and about every day and I am always approachable. I always return phone calls and emails as soon as possible. I lead the effort to increase methods and opportunities for public feedback by put our city council on public access and allow phone calls to the council during meetings. I always talk with reporters and never offer a “no comment.”
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The League of Women Voters of Minnesota and North Dakota crafted the questions sent to the candidates in the Spring of 2024. They reached out to candidates based on contact information in their public candidate filings. Candidates with email addresses were invited and reminded with emails. Candidates with only mailing addresses were sent a letter. Candidates with phone numbers received a phone call as well.

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