Bemidji City Council At Large · Nov 3, 2026
Audrey M.
Thayer
Audrey M. Thayer, the incumbent, is running for Bemidji City Council At Large in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ron Johnson.
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The race · City Council At Large
- 01Ron Johnson
- 02Audrey M. ThayerYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Audrey M. Thayer is the incumbent at-large councilor and a Leech Lake Tribal College instructor in Bemidji.
Audrey M. Thayer and Ron Johnson are the two candidates for the at-large seat; Grace Wilder was on the primary ballot and is not on the general election list. Ballotpedia
On the record: Audrey M. Thayer
4 sourced01Data centers1 sourced position
Said she opposes data centers because of their resource use and environmental impact.
I oppose data centers”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
02Sanford Center1 sourced position
Said current city staff are competent to run the Sanford Center, in the September 2026 council discussion on its management.
the current staff that we have right now are really competent and can do it, and will do it”
Own statementBemidji Pioneer · Sep 9, 2026Link
03Property tax levy2 sourced positions
Moved to set the 2026 levy increase at 4.5%; the motion failed 5-2 (December 2025).
Council voteBemidji Pioneer · Dec 16, 2025Link
Voted yes on setting the 2026 levy increase at 4%; passed 4-3 (December 2025).
Council voteBemidji Pioneer · Dec 16, 2025LinkHow the council voted
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