Perham City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Brad
Schmidt

Brad Schmidt, the incumbent, is running for Perham City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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About: Perham City Council member and former paramedic with Perham Area EMS for 30 years. He worked as a consultant for Lakes Country Service Co-operative and owned Schmidt Marble and Wood, a cabinet shop in Perham.

Brad Schmidt, Fred Lehmkuhl and Taylor Altstadt are the three candidates for two council seats. Otter Tail County · Nov 3, 2026

8 sourced

01Infrastructure1 sourced position

answer to the Perham Focus candidate questionnaire
Said the city must keep updating its water, sewer and streets while staying fiscally responsible, following its long-range infrastructure plan.
The city needs to continue to update city infrastructure, while maintaining fiscal responsibility.”
Own statementPerham Focus · Sep 28, 2026 Link

02Parks1 sourced position

answer to the Perham Focus candidate questionnaire
Said the city should prioritize the needs in its new Master Parks Plan and complete a long-term plan for updating and maintaining parks.
As with most cities, parks are some of the most underfunded of city owned properties.”
Own statementPerham Focus · Sep 28, 2026 Link

03Emergency services1 sourced position

answer to the Perham Focus candidate questionnaire
Said the Perham EMS building is over 50 years old and the city is working on plans to expand and remodel it.
Own statementPerham Focus · Sep 28, 2026 Link

04Growth and housing1 sourced position

answer to the Perham Focus candidate questionnaire
Said the city uses TIF money and grants to promote business and residential housing.
The city of Perham uses TIF monies and grants to promote business and residential housing without putting stress on the city's finances.”
Own statementPerham Focus · Sep 28, 2026 Link

05EMS joint powers agreement1 sourced position

Voted yes on the March 23, 2026 amendment to the EMS Joint Powers Agreement (passed 3-2, April 2026).
Council votePerham City Council minutes, April 13, 2026 · Apr 13, 2026 Link How the council voted

06Food trucks1 sourced position

Voted yes on Ordinance 442, permitting and restricting mobile food units and peddlers (passed 4-1, February 2026).
Council votePerham City Council minutes, Feb. 9, 2026 · Feb 9, 2026 Link How the council voted

07Property taxes1 sourced position

Voted yes on Resolution 2026-38, a preliminary 2027 tax levy increase of 4.78% including $10,000 more for parks (passed without a dissenting vote, September 2026).
Council votePerham City Council minutes, Sept. 14 and Sept. 30, 2026 · Sep 30, 2026 Link How the council voted

08Past elections1 sourced position

Ran for Perham City Council in 2022 (won).
Own statementCity of Perham · Nov 8, 2022 Link

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