NEW ULM For decades, residents of New Ulm and the surrounding area have dreamed of having a safer Highway 14 and in 2023 that dream came true. On Nov. 22
Jun. 2—NEW ULM — A longtime community booster and supporter will be the next mayor of New Ulm. Terry Sveine was appointed mayor by a unanimous vote of the New Ulm City Council Tuesday. Sveine will be sworn in on June 15 and will fill the seat through the end of 2022. Sveine is replacing Robert Beussman, who resigned in April at the request of council members due to health issues. The council .
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NEW ULM The deadline to apply for the New Ulm Mayor position will remain open until 4 p.m. Sunday, May 9.
At this time, two individuals have applied for the mayor position but others can still apply. Anyone interested in applying for the position must apply online at at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/newulmmn.
The application includes questions on the applicant’s previous experience on governing boards and knowledge and willingness to perform the duties of New Ulm’s mayor.
Applicant interviews will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18. The New Ulm City Council will conduct the interviews. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, and an interview will be scheduled. It is expected the appointment will be made at the May 18 regular city council meeting.
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NEW ULM As of Wednesday, April 21, New Ulm is accepting applications to fill the mayoral vacancy in New Ulm.
Anyone interested in applying for the position must apply online at at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/newulmmn.
The application includes questions on the applicant’s previous experience on governing boards and knowledge and willingness to perform the duties of New Ulm’s mayor.
The application deadline is 4 p.m. May 9. Applicant interviews will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18. The New Ulm City Council will conduct the interviews. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, and an interview will be scheduled. It is expected the appointment will be made at the May 18 regular city council meeting.
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NEW ULM The New Ulm City Council accepted the resignation of Mayor Robert Beussman and began the process of selecting and appointing a person to fill the vacant position mayor position, Tuesday.
Beussman formally resigned as New Ulm’s Mayor on Thursday, April 15. In a letter to New Ulm citizens, Beussman said one of the reasons for his resignation was medical issues.
The council thanked Beussman for his years of service and presented him with a plaque during the meeting. Beussman received a standing ovation from those in attendance.
With the resignation of Beussman, the council appointed Council President Andrea Boettger as acting mayor effective April 21 until the council could appoint a successor. A vacancy was formally declared for the office of mayor before announcing the start of the selection process to appoint the new mayor.