Wabasha County candidate questionnaires

Thu, 10/20/2022 - 1:02pm

As part of its ongoing local election coverage, the Graphic this week is publishing questionnaire responses from six candidates for Wabasha County office.

The responses can be found on pages 8 and 9 of this issue and include Wabasha County Commissioner District 2 candidates Rick Powers and Brian Goihl, Wabasha County Sheriff candidates Jason Bade and Rodney Bartsh, and Wabasha County Attorney candidates Matt Stinson and Karrie Kelly.

The general election is Nov. 8.

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Rodney Bartsh - Wabasha County Sheriff (incumbent)

I am running for reelection because I care deeply for our citizens and their safety. Many people know that earlier this year I had announced that I was going to retire. I soon discovered that I had made the decision in haste. After having been your sheriff for 20 years, I realized that I still had...

Jason Bade - Wabasha County Sheriff Candidate

Law enforcement and community service is a large part of who I am. I grew up within a law enforcement family; my grandfather, Harold, was a part time police officer in Arlington, MN. My father, Bennitt (Benny) was a police officer for several years; including the Plainview Police department as a K9...

Rick Powers - Wabasha County Commissioner, District 2 Candidate

I am running in District 2 for county commissioner to have better representation for all the citizens of the county.

Brian Goihl - Wabasha County Commissioner, District 2 Candidate (incumbent)

I’m running for re-election to the Wabasha County Board to help ensure that all of the progress that has been made by the board continues on into the future. Since being elected as your County Commissioner 8 years ago Wabasha County has had some of the lowest tax rates in the state on a year-over-...

Karrie Kelly - Wabasha County Attorney (Incumbent)

My husband and I raised our children in this community, and we love all that it has to offer. I believe it is important to have a county attorney who knows the community, who has experience working collaboratively with law enforcement, probation and the community to find creative solutions, and who...

Matt Stinson - Wabasha County Attorney Candidate

I am running to provide improved representation for Wabasha County in the Courtroom and in the Community. My opponent has been with the Wabasha County Attorney’s office for nearly her entire career. I believe a new perspective leading the office will allow an opportunity to heal frayed...

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