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Cass County Commissioner District 2

The Commission approves policy and the budget, oversees spending, and administers county programs.

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    Tony Grindberg
    (NON)

Biographical Information

What are your top priorities?

What is the biggest challenge facing the county, and how would you address it?

How would you address the housing needs of the county?

Do you expect that the new state law capping property tax budget increases at 3% will impact the county’s budget?

How would you address the county’s list of infrastructure maintenance projects?

Campaign Email tonygrindberg1@gmail.com
Campaign Phone Number 701-261-4691
Public Safety Economic Growth Infrastructure Development
Strengthening rural Cass County economy by identifying solutions for gaps that address community growth, housing and funding for infrastructure. A rural summit is planned for later 2026 to create a dialogue and solutions to move forward on a plan.
Government must focus on support an environment of less regulation. There are some community's in Cass County that have have created onerous regulations that add increase cost of construction. County needs to encourage a consistent approach. The planned Cass County Rural Summit planned for later this year will have housing as a priority area to address.
The 3% cap has impacted Cass County's approach to budgeting. For FY 2026, the County imposed a hiring freeze as first step to address revenues and loss of local control budget flexibility. Recognizing the tax cap allows new growth contributes to overall tax base, Cass County has doubled its investment for economic development with high expectations for a return on investment. Additionally, Cass County has tightened our economic development incentives policy that supports growth.
Three approaches. Strategic approach to investing County Highway Fund, Engagement with State legislature on funding opportunities and explore options to expand federal investment with agencies such as Dept of Transportation.