Bemidji City Council At Large · Nov 3, 2026
Ron
Johnson
Ron Johnson is running for Bemidji City Council At Large in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Audrey M. Thayer.
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The race · City Council At Large
- 01Ron JohnsonYou’re reading
- 02Audrey M. ThayerIncumbent
Background
- About
- Ron Johnson is a retired Lakeland Public Television manager and former Bemidji councilor for Ward 3.
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: Ron Johnson
3 sourced01Sanford Center1 sourced position
Said the city could save money by running the Sanford Center itself rather than through a management company.
managing the Sanford Center in-house”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
02Development rules1 sourced position
Said the city could revise its strict local ordinances and eliminate zoning bottlenecks to encourage housing.
eliminate zoning bottlenecks and create a more developer friendly environment”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
03Data centers1 sourced position
Said he has no strong opinion for or against data centers.
I don't currently have a strong opinion either for or against them.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
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