Bismarck City Commission

Bismarck mayoral debate (League of Women Voters / Dakota Media Access) · September 22, 2026

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Moderator opens forum and rules overview

Announcement

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Becky Mallum, the moderator, explains the debate format, timing rules, and that the forum is organized by the League of Women Voters and Dakota Media Access; she names the candidates (Steve Baucon and Mike Schmitz) and says the program will air before the June 14 election.

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A League of Women Voters–moderated debate between Mayor Steve Baucon and challenger Mike Schmitz covering property taxes and public safety funding, special assessments and street financing, water-rate changes, behavioral-health and homelessness responses, growth and riverfront redevelopment, transit and accessibility ahead of the June 14 election.

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