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Steve attended the University of North Dakota. 

Steve currently works as the owner and president of SB Productions.  He previously worked as a director of business strategy for McGough.  

Steve Bakken

Steve Bakken previously served as mayor of Bismark in North Dakota. He served from 2018 to 2022. He ran for re-election for mayor of Bismarck in North Dakota, but he did not win.

As of June 3, 2025, Steve Bakken did not have a website or any information online.

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Amelia is from Montana. She earned a bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, and management communication from North Dakota State University and later earned a master's degree in education from the same institution. She currently lives in North Dakota.

Amelia currently works as a product safety communications specialist for Bobcat. She has previously worked in the disability services field and for NDSU Extension.

Amelia Doll

Amelia Doll previously ran for state senator in District 32, but she did not win. 

As of June 3, 2025, Amelia Doll’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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

KFYRTV, Introduction to the Burleigh County Commission candidates

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

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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 June 3, 2025, Brian Bitner did not have a website or any information online.

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."

Plans to continue oversight of the Provident Building remodel.

- Plans to continue oversight of the Provident Building remodel.

Brian Bitner

Gregory is from Bismarck, North Dakota. He earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from North Dakota State University.

Gregory is currently an auditor for the State of North Dakota.

Gregory Heilman's campaign for county commissioner is his first run for public office.


As of June 3, 2025, Gregory Heilman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Aims to increase county employee retention.

- Aims to increase county employee retention.

Supports strategies to limit rising property taxes and retain county employees.

Supports strategies to limit rising property taxes.

- Supports strategies to limit rising property taxes.

Opposes the use of eminent domain for the carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline.

- Opposes the use of eminent domain for the carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline.

Gregory Heilman

- 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. 