Three candidates are running for mayor of Mendota and five for city council in November’s election. General information about the Nov. 5, 2024, election is online at twincities.com/news/politics/elections including information on candidates for races in Ramsey, Dakota and Washington counties. To find out what’s on your ballot, where to vote and other election information, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s elections page at sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting. Mayor Amy Anderson (Candidate information not provided) James R. Frank (Candidate information not provided) Brian Mielke (Candidate information not provided) City council Arica Bjornberg (Candidate information not provided) Steve Golias (Candidate information not provided) James R Lee (Candidate information not provided) Nicholas Michael Perron (Candidate information not provided) Daniel Schumacher Age: 53 What would your top priorities be if elected? City infrastructure, and Development What qualifies you to hold this position? I have a degree in Civil Engineering with an MBA. I also run a successful business in the twin cities which I feel contributes to the skills needed for this role What do you think is the primary role of government? To act on behalf of the people of our township. How do you work to understand, and then learn from, opinions that differ from your own and people who disagree with you? Listen to their point of view and understand their position. Website or contact information: None provided. Related Articles Elections | Dakota County races: Inver Grove Heights mayor, city council Elections | Two dead, including teen driver, after head-on crash in Rosemount Elections | Dakota County races: Farmington mayor and city council Elections | Dakota County races: Burnsville mayor and three for two seats on the city council Elections | Dakota County races: Two running for District 5 county board seat