Jackson County Commissioner District 1
County commissioners are the county's key policymakers. They oversee the administration of the county, set county budget, and participate in county long-range planning. County services that they oversee include a wide variety of social service and welfare programs, as well as certain public health programs. Learn more about the day in the life of a county commissioner in this video from the Association of Minnesota Counties.
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Kent Bargfrede
(NP)
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Scott McClure
(NP)
If elected, what will your top three priorities be and why? (750 characters)
How would you ensure election laws do not create barriers to Minnesotans’ freedom to vote while also ensuring safe and secure elections? (500 characters)
What do you see as the biggest challenges to mental health and social services in your county, and how would you address them? (500 characters)
Utilize more resources from outside county. Work with Regional SRDC and state departments to bring more potential grants and cost sharing programs to our county
Continue to expand community awareness our county’s needs and projects
Work diligently to keep Jackson county base population and employment
Encourage election officials to establish methods to monitor all voting sites and acquire
Verification of voters ID
Utilize an experienced consultant to analyze our current methods in place to assist individuals that are in need of health care and verify we are doing what needs to be done to assist them.
Create a checklist beneficial to department and applicant in need of service
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