Minnesota and North Dakota Voter's Guide

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Goodhue County Commissioner District 2

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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    Danny O. Lundell
    (NP)

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    Chad Ryan
    (NP)

Biographical Information

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

How would you balance safe and secure elections with voting access? (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)

What approach would you take to delivering county services while managing the cost of delivering those services? (500 characters)

What role, if any, do you think the county board plays in immigration enforcement? (500 characters)

How do you plan to interact with constituents to best understand the needs of the county? (500 characters)

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If I’m elected, the first thing I want to tackle is the rapid rise in property taxes. Folks are feeling it, families, farmers, small businesses, and we need to get a handle on it. I also want to make sure we have clear rules in place for data centers, so we’re prepared and not caught off guard. And overall, I’ll keep doing what I’ve always done: listen to residents, use common sense, and be responsible with taxpayer dollars. We get farther when we work together instead of dividing people.
We can have both secure elections and good access. I support clear procedures, transparency, and safeguards that keep our elections trustworthy. At the same time, voting shouldn’t be complicated. People should be able to show up, cast their ballot, and feel confident their vote counts.
Out here, access is the biggest challenge, not enough providers and long waits. I’d focus on better coordination between county departments and stronger partnerships with local groups already doing good work. We need practical solutions that fit our rural communities and make sure taxpayer dollars are used wisely.
I don’t think we need big, dramatic changes, but we do need to look closely at departments and the budget. My approach is simple: be responsible with taxpayer dollars, find efficiencies where we can, and keep services strong. Common sense decision making goes a long way in keeping costs under control.
Immigration enforcement is handled at the federal level. The county board’s job is to support local public safety, keep communication clear, and make sure laws are applied fairly. My focus is on keeping our communities safe and working together with the agencies that handle these issues.
I’ve spent years listening to people, through farming, owning a business, township service, and community involvement. I’ll keep being accessible: meetings, calls, emails, stopping to talk when someone has a concern. The best way to understand the county’s needs is to hear directly from the folks who live here.
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