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ROCHESTER — Before the August primary election, Olmsted County commissioner candidates were asked about the ideal qualities for the city's mayor and what prompted them to run.
With the candidates for five seats on the Nov. 8 ballot narrowed to two in each district, here's a look at how they answered the two-part question: What do you see as the ideal qualities of a county commissioner, and what prompted you to run for office?
District 1
Laurel Podulke-Smith
Loring Stead
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District 2
Gabe Perkins
Dave Senjem
District 3
Karl Johnson
Gregg Wright
District 4
Brian Mueller
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Kindra Ramaker
District 5
Catherine Davis
Michelle Rossman
Candidates for five commissioner seats were asked to submit video responses describing how a commissioner can help residents better understand how county government operates
Candidates for five commissioner seats were asked to submit video responses describing the qualities needed for a commissioner and what prompted them to run for office.
Candidates for five commissioner seats were asked to submit video responses related to priorities for tax dollars collected to address housing issues.
Candidates for five commissioner seats were asked to submit video responses related to spending priorities as the county continues to deal with challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Candidates for five commissioner seats were asked to submit video responses related how the county could help encourage more building and development.
Candidates for five commissioner seats were asked to submit video responses related potential development of the county-owned property that once housed a Seneca Foods canning facility.
Candidates for five commissioner seats were asked to submit video responses regarding how commissioners should work with the county sheriff.
Candidates for five commissioner seats were asked to submit video responses regarding where they might see need for added county resources and support.
Candidates for five commissioner seats were asked to submit video responses to a recent report highlighting 42 recommendations for addressing race and racism as a public health issue in Olmsted County.
Candidates for five commissioner seats were asked to submit video responses related to what they see as a primary goal for Olmsted County to achieve next year.
