On Thursday night, 5 of the 6 candidates gathered together in the Minot City Council Chambers and held a debate that was put on by the Minot Chamber/EDC. A sixth candidate, Ron Merritt, was not able to attend.
Here is a quick summary of the candidates:
Ashley Gulke-Levitt: An attorney advocating for rural communities.
Miranda Schuler: An insurance agent with a background in city and school governance.
Shelly Weppler: Incumbent with a focus on social services and financial management.
Jedediah Raider: A business-oriented candidate aiming to increase taxpayer returns.
Jim Rostad: An experienced leader with a strong connection to rural areas.
