Nisswa City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Bobbi
Kochevar
Bobbi Kochevar is running for Nisswa City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Bobbi KochevarYou’re reading
- 02Darel Murphy
- 03John Ryan
- 04Jesse ZahnIncumbent
Background
- About
- Recently retired chief operating officer of a national mental health organization, with an MBA.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
The official candidate list shows Jennifer Carnahan and Andy Schaefer for Mayor, and Bobbi Kochevar, Darel Murphy, John Ryan and Jesse Zahn for Council Member (Elect 2). Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Bobbi Kochevar
4 sourced01City priorities1 sourced position
Named aging infrastructure, the use of the city's Highway 371 land and restoring public trust as the city's biggest issues.
Our aging infrastructure, the use and development of the land purchase on Hwy 371 and restoring public trust.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
02City spending1 sourced position
Said she prefers ranking spending by weighted criteria, with compliance and safety weighted above items that are nice to have.
I prefer a process where initiatives are objectively prioritized based upon weighted criteria”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
03Economic development1 sourced position
Said the new Economic Development Authority will play a major role in recommending how the city moves forward.
The EDA will be pivotal in making recommendations to the council.”
Own statementLakes Area VoteLink
04Data centers1 sourced position
Said she would need more information from experts before taking a stance on data centers.
I would need to learn more from the subject matter experts before weighing in or taking a stance.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
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