City Council Member Ward 1
This seat represents Ward 1, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Passing city laws, called ordinances
- Approving the city budget
- Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Owner of a Detroit Lakes hair salon who has lived in the city for over 15 years and has worked with nonprofits for teen foster care and a women's crisis center. Cooksey's top goal is affordability, especially lower property taxes and assessments.
Records: Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Detroit Lakes Ward 1 council member and Planning Commission chair who directs enterprise IT at Arvig and retired from the North Dakota Air National Guard. Carlson wants to keep the tax levy low and use grants to fix streets and utilities.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 3 against, Housing Affordability 3 for, Public Infrastructure 3 for
Sources: cityofdetroitlakes.com · electionresultsfiles.sos.mn.gov