Mark Rustad

Background

The Herald reported that Rustad was a first-term commissioner, elected in November 2022, and was seeking another full term. The Ballot Brief reported that he owns and operates MJM Properties and RL Jenmark and serves as building management director at HIVE (GrandSky); 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.

• Funding and taxes

  He said the county should seek state funding for the Youth Assessment Center and unfunded county mandates. He said additional taxation should not be considered unless it offsets property tax and saves county residents money.

  Grand Forks Herald

• Roads and drainage

  He said the County 5 and Highway 2 intersection project was one of his priorities, while noting he was unsure whether a roundabout was the right solution. He also called for addressing drainage problems on a road near Larimore Dam.

  Grand Forks Herald

• County revenue

  He said some cuts could be made, but that increased revenue would better help the county keep pace with inflation and provide necessary employee wages.

  Grand Forks Herald