Kimberly Hagen

Background

The Herald reported that Hagen was a first-term commissioner, elected in November 2022, and was seeking another full term. The Ballot Brief identified her as a former financial planner; 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 management

  She said the county should review state mandates, communicate with state officials when mandates are not working, plan for capital improvements over the long term, streamline purchasing, and keep departments and special levies within their intended scope.

  Grand Forks Herald

• Revenue and services

  She discussed increasing revenue through the correctional center and Youth Assessment Center, and avoiding duplicated services and purchasing across county departments.

  Grand Forks Herald

• Road equipment

  She raised the future of the county’s large road equipment, including whether to rent or buy equipment such as graders.

  Grand Forks Herald