Overview
- Kolpack said public safety will drive her campaign and announced support from Local 642, the Fargo firefighters union.
- She pointed to helping pass a sales tax increase dedicated to fire and police services as part of her record.
- Her platform includes support for a ballot proposal to convert the mayor’s job to a full-time position.
- Kolpack cited time spent in Bismarck during recent legislative sessions and relationships with area lawmakers as key experience.
- She is the second declared candidate in the open race created by term limits on Mayor Tim Mahoney, following Jake Coulter, with Josh Boschee and Joel Vettel having expressed interest ahead of the June election.