Candidates seeking to represent the southwest district of Aberdeen spoke at a candidate forum Monday about a host of issues. The event was put on by the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce along with the Aberdeen Area League of Women Voters.
The three candidates include incumbent Tiffany Langer, Kurt Preszler and Chad Nilson. Langer is a business owner, Preszler is a contractor and Nilson has a long history of city employment.
Langer is running again because she feels she still has work to complete…
Nilson touted his experience working for the city as to why he was running…
Preszler touted his experience as a business owner as to why he is qualified to sit on the council…
When asked what is the biggest problem facing the city, Preszler said infrastructure…
Nilson said water…
Langer said there are many issues facing the city…
Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien is set to retire at the end of this year. Replacing him will be a big job for the City Council.
Langer says she wants someone in that job who is excited about taking on massive jobs the city is currently overseeing…
Nilson says he would like to the community as to the kind of City Manager the council should hire…
Preszler says the next city manager should be someone who can work within a budget…
The election will take place June 3rd with early voting beginning May 19th.
