Mayor Dschaak To File For Re-election In Wolf Point

When filing opens for municipal elections in Roosevelt County on Thursday, April 17, Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak says he will file for re-election.

“One more time if it’s wanted,” Dschaak said of his decision to seek a fourth term.

Dschaak explained it was a tough decision, but he feels his leadership is needed with the city going through a large sewer project and new leadership in some departments.

“I feel obligated after making promises to some employees,” Dschaak said.

The term is for four years. Dschaak’s time serving the city has included three terms as mayor and a year and a half as a council member.

Council positions also up for re-election are currently held by John Plestina in Ward 1, Dean Mahlum in Ward 3 and Lance Four Star in Ward 4.

Residents of Froid might have quite a bit to vote on this year as officials are for re-election include Mayor Sheri Crain along with council members Gregg Strandlund, Gregg Labatte, Laurie Young and Tyler Harris.

In Poplar, spots due to election are currently held by Mayor John Grainger and council members Scott Azure and Greg Gourneau.

In Culbertson, the terms up for re-election are for Mayor Todd Gabriel, council member Dave Solem in Ward 1 and council member Mark Nelson in Ward 2.

Bainville’s Mayor Toby Romo is up for re-election. Other offices on the ballot will include positions currently held by council members William Rathbun, Carol Rasmussen and John Gilligan.