Minnesota and North Dakota Voter's Guide

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Carver City Council Member at Large {_getChooseLabel(this.selections.length)}

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.Watch a candidate forum for this race recorded on October 1, 2026.

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    Erik Perschmann
    (NP)

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    Dan Prechel
    (NP)

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    Laurie Sayre
    (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 m81b@comcast.net
I bring experience, continuity, and a long connection to Carver. I grew up in a civil-service family, which instilled in me a sense of civic duty, and I have lived in Carver since 1999. I have served on the Parks and Recreation Board, Planning Commission, City Council, and as Carver’s representative on the SouthWest Transit Commission. My professional career has centered on supporting state, local, education, federal, and public-safety organizations. I understand how local government works and how its decisions affect residents. Just as important, I approach City Council as a neighbor, with a responsibility to listen, ask questions, and make decisions for Carver’s long-term benefit.
My top three are managing growth responsibly, protecting Carver’s long-term financial health, and completing major infrastructure underway. Growth should strengthen the community and help attract businesses and services residents want. We need to make generational financial decisions now rather than pushing higher costs onto future councils and taxpayers. I also want to see major projects such as the levee, Public Works facility, and new development like the Summerfield neighborhood through.
Representation starts with listening. Council members need to be visible, approachable, and willing to hear from residents even when we disagree. Good leaders reach compromise. To me, compromise shows that different voices were heard and considered, not that one side got everything it wanted. We also need to meet residents where they are. Carver’s new city app gives longtime residents, new families, businesses, seniors, and others another way to stay informed and engaged with city government.
I think Carver does a good job keeping residents informed. Most residents, including me, look forward to the Mayor's newsletter because it explains what is happening in our community in an accessible way. I’ll continue that with clear agendas, accessible budget information, early communication about major projects, and plain-language explanations of Council decisions. Accountability also means being available to residents, answering questions, and explaining why I voted the way I did.
As a newer member of the community I want to make sure that the foundation of Carver is well taken care of. My wife and I have met so many people that have called this town their home for so many years and I want to make sure that it continues to be so. By being fiscally responsible and open to many ideas on how to continually make Carver a wonderful place for all future generations I hope to help grow yet maintain the idea that is the city of Carver.
My top three priorities are to keep the city budget within a healthy balance, to bring in a small town local grocery store into our community, and to have a city government that is focused on the community first.
I will plan to be open and responsive to community members with questions and concerns about council decisions as it pertains to issues they are concerned about.
I will remain open and transparent as it pertains to decisions regarding the community directly. When issues arise within the community they will know the stance I will be taking on their behalf.
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