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Goodview Mayor Ben Klinger will not seek re-election; announces run for Winona County sheriff
Summary
At the Feb. 9 council meeting Mayor Ben Klinger announced he will not run for another term as Goodview mayor and said he intends to run for Winona County Sheriff, a development that opens the city’s upcoming mayoral race.
Mayor Ben Klinger told the Goodview City Council on Feb. 9 that he will not seek re-election as mayor and that he intends to run for Winona County Sheriff. The announcement came during council comments at the start of the regular meeting, which convened at 5:00 p.m.
Councilmember Richard Ledebuhr opened the comment period by congratulating Klinger on a recent presentation to the League of Women’s Voters/CJCC. After that exchange, Klinger informed the council of his intention to pursue the county sheriff’s office rather than a new mayoral term. The minutes record the announcement but do not list further details such as a campaign launch date, endorsements, or changes to city staffing.
The council meeting proceeded with routine business after the announcement, including presentations, license approvals and contract votes. No immediate council action was recorded in response to the mayor’s statement, and the minutes do not specify next steps for filling or contesting the mayoral seat ahead of the city’s election cycle.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
