County Commissioner
What does this office do?
- Setting your property tax rate
- Funding county roads, parks, and public health services
- Setting land use and building rules outside city limits
Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Kathy Skarda, a farmer and rancher, has been a McKenzie County Commissioner since 2014 and serves on the county planning and zoning and library boards. Skarda won a statewide county government award and backed county support for a family crisis shelter in Watford City.
Nonpartisan
As of September 2026, we found no public information about Kerry Thompson's job, background, or goals.
Nonpartisan
Rex Korslien is a McKenzie County cattle rancher and longtime oil field production supervisor who serves as Twin Valley District fire chief. Korslien sits on the county Job Development Authority board and has served as a Twin Valley Township supervisor.
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