Debra (Deb) Kolden-Thibert

Background

The Herald described Kolden-Thibert as a newcomer seeking a full-term seat. It did not provide her occupation or residence history; the Ballot Brief identifies her as a dental hygienist at Spectra Health and owner of MSDAK LLC. No campaign website was found in the sources checked.

Sources: Grand Forks Herald, The Ballot Brief

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Budget and services

  She praised the commissioners for passing a balanced budget and said state-mandated services and property-tax limits had forced difficult cuts to non-mandated community services. She said foresight and practical preparation are needed to keep future budgets balanced.

  Grand Forks Herald

• PILOT programs

  She said she does not believe PILOT programs are necessary and argued that the county should have a say in PILOT agreements of five years or less.

  Grand Forks Herald

• Roads and transportation

  She named the U.S. Highway 2 and Airport Drive intersection as a transportation priority; the article says a roundabout there had been approved for construction starting in 2028.

  Grand Forks Herald