Burleigh GOV, County Commission

KXNet, Meet the Candidates

KFYRTV, Introduction to the Burleigh County Commission candidates

As of October 14, 2024, Brian Bitner did not have a website or any information online.

Brian currently works as a general contractor. He previously served in the US Marine Corps.

Brian Bitner is a county commissioner in Burleigh County and chair of the board. He was elected in 2008 and is serving his 4th term.

As of October 2, 2024, Brian Bitner did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Wants to implement property tax relief, whether through a sales tax or property tax reform.

Prioritizes managing finance, saying, "Maintaining fiscal responsibility in Burleigh County is probably the biggest thing. Everybody knows I’m very conservative and take a close look at anything that involves money."

- Wants to implement property tax relief, whether through a sales tax or property tax reform.
- Prioritizes managing finance, saying, "Maintaining fiscal responsibility in Burleigh County is probably the biggest thing. Everybody knows I’m very conservative and take a close look at anything that involves money."

Economy

Public Safety

Plans to continue oversight of the Provident Building remodel.

- Plans to continue oversight of the Provident Building remodel.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Brian Bitner

As of October 4, 2024, Brian Bitner did not have a website or any information online.

Brian Bitner is a Burleigh county commissioner, and chair of the board. He was elected in 2008 and is serving his fourth term.

Prioritizes is managing finance, saying, "Maintaining fiscal responsibility in Burleigh County is probably the biggest thing. Everybody knows I’m very conservative and take a close look at anything that involves money."

- Wants to implement property tax relief, whether through a sales tax or property tax reform.
- Prioritizes is managing finance, saying, "Maintaining fiscal responsibility in Burleigh County is probably the biggest thing. Everybody knows I’m very conservative and take a close look at anything that involves money."

As of October 3, 2024, Brian Bitner did not have a website or any information online.

Brian Bitner currently serves as county commissioner for Burleigh County, North Dakota. He was first elected in 2008 and is serving his 4th term. Brian is the chair of the Burleigh County Commission.

His top priority is managing finance, and said, "maintaining fiscal responsibility in Burleigh County is probably the biggest thing. Everybody knows I’m very conservative and take a close look at anything that involves money."

- Wants to implement property tax relief, whether through a sales tax or property tax reform.
- His top priority is managing finance, and said, "maintaining fiscal responsibility in Burleigh County is probably the biggest thing. Everybody knows I’m very conservative and take a close look at anything that involves money."

- The role of county commissioner varies by county in North Dakota. 
- Generally, county commissioners are responsible for managing county budgets, developing county laws and codes, establishing voting precincts, and reviewing property assessments. 
- They also oversee county infrastructure investment and set local taxes.
-There are typically 3-5 commissioners for each county.
- They are paid an annual salary between $40,000-$90,000 depending on the size of the county. 