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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    Lori Berglund
    (NP)

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    Justin D. Dinger
    (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 dingerdad29@yahoo.com
20 years ago my family was openly welcomed into this community. My children attend Barnum Public Schools. We attend weekly church services at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. My city is incredibly important to me and I will work to make sure that it is an open and welcoming place for people to visit, live, and work. Our city staff, including those in city hall, public works and the Barnum Muni all work hard to make Barnum a great place for all. I will continue to support their work.
I want to work with the Carlton County Fair Board to figure out how to best accommodate beer sales during the Carlton County Fair. I believe a solution can be found through discussion and compromise.

I will prioritize maintaining and upgrading our city infrastructure. We have a strong public works department and I will continue to support their hard work.

Barnum needs more housing! I will work with county and business partners to make Barnum an affordable place to live.
I will continue to attend, and be open to discussion, at community events like National Night Out, the Community Christmas Tree lighting, High School sports events, and band/choir concerts. I am always happy to talk to community members while I have a beer and burger at the Barnum Muni. I love talking to the voters. I may not know the answer to every question, but I am good at finding the right person to provide the answer.
Government transparency is very important! I will continue to answer any questions openly and honestly. I invite anyone with questions or concerns to attend a city council meeting. The best way to keep us accountable is to engage with us during meetings.
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