Moorhead City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Sarah Opitz
Candidate for City Council Ward 1
Sarah Opitz is running for Moorhead City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ryan Nelson and Dalton Swanson.
Pre-registration deadline (you can still register at the polls) · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Sarah Opitz is a social worker and addiction counselor. She is founding executive director of Lotus Recovery, Inc.
At the Sept. 23 League of Women Voters forum, Sarah Opitz was the only Ward 1 candidate to attend; Ryan Nelson submitted a written statement. Valley News Live · Sep 24, 2026
Where Sarah Opitz stands: positions on the record
Housing1 sourced position
Wrote that Moorhead can expand partnerships with Habitat for Humanity and the Cass Clay Community Land Trust so more families can build equity while preserving affordability.
“We can preserve existing homes, improve access to first-time-buyer assistance, and expand partnerships with Habitat for Humanity and the Cass Clay Community Land Trust so that more families can build equity while preserving affordability.”
Own statementHigh Plains Reader · Sep 23, 2026
Third fire station1 sourced position
Wrote that staffing, station placement and ambulance coverage should be evaluated using reliable response data.
“We should evaluate staffing, station placement, ambulance coverage, and access to emergency care using reliable response data, then work with regional partners to address identified gaps.”
Own statementHigh Plains Reader · Sep 23, 2026
Also running for City Council Ward 1
- Ben Livingston (withdrawn)
- Ryan Nelson (incumbent)
- Dalton Swanson
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