Mayor
What does this office do?
- Proposing the city budget, in many cities
- Picking who leads city departments, such as the police chief, in many cities
- Signing or vetoing council bills, in many cities
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Dave Badeaux has been mayor of Brainerd since 2020 and earlier represented northeast Brainerd on the city council. He has led the nonprofit Brainerd Community Action and has said he wants better city communication and to be a voice for residents.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 for, 2 against, Public Infrastructure 2 for
Sources: brainerdmn.gov · brainerddispatch.com