During its first meeting in December, the Bemidji City Council was given a presentation regarding the 2022 tax levy and budget. The presentation was part of the annual Truth in Taxation hearing, which is an informative session both for officials and residents on the next year's finances.
Don Heinonen, a 57-year-old fleet shop manager, is making his second bid for the Bemidji City Council's Ward 5 seat in a short time frame. He also ran for the position in 2020.
After a career in engineering with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, 71-year-old Lynn Eaton is looking to apply his skills on the Bemidji City Council. If elected, he would represent Ward 5.