East Grand Forks Mayor Gander Vetoes City Sales Tax (2022)
East Grand Forks Mayor, Steve Gander vetoed the Council’s proposed city sales tax Tuesday evening. The tax would be used for renovations at the Civic Center and VFW Arena.
East Grand Forks businesses, lawmakers decry Walz orders, briefly consider mass reopening
Mayor Steve Gander organized a meeting at which East Grand Forks business leaders rattled off the hardships their businesses have endured under Gov. Tim Walz’s leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic generally, and in the wake of a particularly restrictive executive order.
My Stance on Walz’s COVID Shutdowns
I opposed Governor Walz’s shutdowns every chance I could. For the Governor to take away people’s rights like that made me sick. It felt like Communist Russia or China. I will support any effort to remove the ability of a Governor to single-handedly run over the rights of citizens like that again.
Political Contribution Refund (PCR) Program Explained
Under the Minnesota Political Contribution Refund (PCR) Program, contributions of up to $75/person or $150/couple are fully refundable by the State of Minnesota.
Gander Announces Run for House District 01B
Dr. Steve Gander, Optometrist in East Grand Forks and Crookston, announced Monday he will be seeking the Republican endorsement for House District 01B, currently represented by Rep. Deb Kiel who recently announced her plans not to run for reelection this fall.