Shawn Kessel
Republican · ND
Business development director for the Fargo construction firm Roers and a Dickinson native who spent two decades in public administration, serving as city administrator in Wahpeton and Dickinson and in leadership at the state Commerce Department.
Where Shawn Kessel stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (2 records), Housing Affordability (2 records)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 2 support
Testified for the Commerce Department in support of the North Dakota Business Gateway in House Bill 1021. The project aimed to give businesses one state website for all agency tasks.
February 1, 2023Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
As deputy commerce commissioner, wrote the department's plan to tighten contract controls after a state audit. The plan added procurement training and written contract approvals, while the department disputed some audit findings.
November 1, 2019Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 2 support
Gave neutral testimony on House Bill 1277, a housing property tax break. He asked lawmakers to favor new homes built where roads and pipes already exist, to avoid costly extensions.
March 23, 2021Supports Housing Affordability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Testified as interim state commerce commissioner in support of Senate Bill 2139. The bill proposed a Neighborhood Zone program to help communities improve and build housing.
February 4, 2021Supports Housing Affordability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Past race Shawn Kessel ran in:
- State Representative · November 3, 2026 · State House District 27; North Dakota