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Mike Schmitz (politician)

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Mike Schmitz
Mayor of Bismarck
Assumed office
June 28, 2022
Preceded bySteve Bakken
Personal details
Born1961 or 1962 (age 61–62)
Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
Political partyIndependent
SpouseJanel
EducationUniversity of Mary (BS, MBA)
WebsiteCampaign website

Mike Schmitz (born 1961/1962)[1] is a business leader and certified public accountant who has served as mayor of Bismarck, North Dakota since 2022.

Early life and education

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Schmitz was born in Fargo, North Dakota. He moved to Bismarck at the age of 10. He earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting and a Master of Business Administration from University of Mary.[2][3]

Career

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Schmitz currently works as a certified public accountant in Bismarck.[2] He ran for mayor of Bismarck against incumbent Steve Bakken.[4][5] The election was held on June 14, 2022. Schmitz won the election with 58.9% of the vote and assumed office on June 28, 2022.[6] His current term ends on June 30, 2026.[2][3][7][8][9][10]

References

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  1. ^ https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/bismarck-cpa-schmitz-announces-run-for-mayor-bakken-intends-to-seek-another-term/article_90777a16-f496-5cb5-9814-793f37226bf0.html
  2. ^ a b c "Mike Schmitz (North Dakota)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  3. ^ a b "Mike Schmitz announces candidacy for mayor of Bismarck". KX NEWS. 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  4. ^ KFYR Staff (2021-12-08). "Local business owner Mike Schmitz announces run for Bismarck mayor". www.kfyrtv.com. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
  5. ^ "Someone You Should Know: Bismarck Mayor Mike Schmitz". KX NEWS. 2022-09-09. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
  6. ^ VELÁZQUEZ, DAVID (2023-03-24). "Connelly named to Bismarck City Commission; former mayor, commissioner not chosen". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
  7. ^ STAFF, BISMARCK TRIBUNE (2022-08-15). "New Bismarck mayor releases guiding principles -- simplify, serve and streamline". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
  8. ^ VELÁZQUEZ, DAVID (2023-01-16). "Former Bismarck mayor targets property taxes, utility bills; Schmitz says proposal would damage city". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
  9. ^ VELÁZQUEZ, DAVID (2023-04-12). "Bismarck mayor urges FEMA to reconsider new flood risk map; cites high-poverty area". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
  10. ^ "Mayoral election in Bismarck, North Dakota (2022)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Bismarck
2022–present
Incumbent