Mike Schmitz (politician) explained

Mike Schmitz
Office:Mayor of Bismarck
Term Start:June 28, 2022
Predecessor:Steve Bakken
Birth Place:Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
Party:Independent
Spouse:Janel
Education:University of Mary (BS, MBA)

Mike Schmitz (born 1961/1962)[1] is a business leader and certified public accountant who has served as mayor of Bismarck, North Dakota since 2022.

Early life and education

Schmitz was born in Fargo, North Dakota. He moved to Bismarck at the age of 10. He earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting and a Master of Business Administration from University of Mary.[2] [3]

Career

Schmitz currently works as a certified public accountant in Bismarck. He ran for mayor of Bismarck against incumbent Steve Bakken.[4] [5] The election was held on June 14, 2022. Schmitz won the election with 58.9% of the vote and assumed office on June 28, 2022.[6] His current term ends on June 30, 2026.[7] [8] [9] [10]

Notes and References

  1. https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/bismarck-cpa-schmitz-announces-run-for-mayor-bakken-intends-to-seek-another-term/article_90777a16-f496-5cb5-9814-793f37226bf0.html
  2. Web site: Mike Schmitz (North Dakota) . 2023-05-20 . Ballotpedia . en.
  3. Web site: 2021-12-09 . Mike Schmitz announces candidacy for mayor of Bismarck . 2023-05-20 . KX NEWS . en-US.
  4. Web site: KFYR Staff . 2021-12-08 . Local business owner Mike Schmitz announces run for Bismarck mayor . 2023-05-27 . www.kfyrtv.com . en.
  5. Web site: 2022-09-09 . Someone You Should Know: Bismarck Mayor Mike Schmitz . 2023-05-27 . KX NEWS . en-US.
  6. Web site: VELÁZQUEZ . DAVID . 2023-03-24 . Connelly named to Bismarck City Commission; former mayor, commissioner not chosen . 2023-05-27 . The Bismarck Tribune . en.
  7. Web site: STAFF . BISMARCK TRIBUNE . 2022-08-15 . New Bismarck mayor releases guiding principles -- simplify, serve and streamline . 2023-05-27 . The Bismarck Tribune . en.
  8. Web site: VELÁZQUEZ . DAVID . 2023-01-16 . Former Bismarck mayor targets property taxes, utility bills; Schmitz says proposal would damage city . 2023-05-27 . The Bismarck Tribune . en.
  9. Web site: VELÁZQUEZ . DAVID . 2023-04-12 . Bismarck mayor urges FEMA to reconsider new flood risk map; cites high-poverty area . 2023-05-27 . The Bismarck Tribune . en.
  10. Web site: Mayoral election in Bismarck, North Dakota (2022) . 2023-05-27 . Ballotpedia . en.