Missy Hanson
ND · Burleigh County Recorder
Missy Hanson has been Burleigh County Recorder since a 2021 appointment, after 17 years in the office, including as deputy recorder, and three years at the Ward County Recorder's Office. Hanson's focus is working with residents and stakeholders to keep up with changing recording laws.
Where Missy Hanson stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (3 records)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 3 support
Opposed House Bill 1306 in written testimony on Feb. 6, 2025. The bill would give each resident one free open-records search a year, up to 40 hours. She cited staff workload and existing online record search.
February 6, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Supported Senate Bill 2259 in written testimony on Jan. 31, 2025. It repealed a rule making recorders supply blank legal forms, which she said could leave the office liable for bad property transfers.
January 31, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Asked lawmakers in written testimony on Feb. 8, 2023, to pass Senate Bill 2381. It clarified how recorders release wills left in their vaults when no one is named to collect them.
February 8, 2023Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Was appointed Burleigh County recorder by a unanimous County Commission vote on Jan. 20, 2021, to replace retiring Recorder Debbie Kroshus. She had been the deputy recorder.
January 20, 2021
Source: burleigh.gov
Past race Missy Hanson ran in:
- County Recorder · November 3, 2026 · Burleigh County, North Dakota · incumbent