Notice of 2021 Annual Lansing Township Meeting and Election
Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Lansing Township, Mower County, and State of Minnesota: That the Election of Township Officers will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM at the Lansing Township Hall 26938 539th Ave, Lansing, MN 55950 at which time the voters will elect:
Supervisor A (3 year term):
Steve Torgerson
Cole Jarod Bauer
Supervisor B (3 year term):
Gary Braaten
The Lansing Township Annual Meeting to be held Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at LANSING CORNERS, 27017 US-218, Austin, MN 55912. In case of inclement weather, the meeting may be postponed until March 16, 2021.
The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:15 p.m. to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. The Board of Canvass will commence immediately following the close of the Annual Meeting to announce the Election results.
Kristine M. Allas
Lansing Township Clerk
www.LansingTownshipMN.org
Face Mask is required while in the buildings.
If you prefer to absentee vote, you may at the Auditor - Treasurer's Office in the Mower County Government Center located at 201 1st Street NE in Austin. Office hours are 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday.
Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Lansing Township, Mower County, and State of Minnesota: That the Election of Township Officers will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM at the Lansing Township Hall 26938 539th Ave, Lansing, MN 55950 at which time the voters will elect:
Supervisor A (3 year term):
Steve Torgerson
Cole Jarod Bauer
Supervisor B (3 year term):
Gary Braaten
The Lansing Township Annual Meeting to be held Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at LANSING CORNERS, 27017 US-218, Austin, MN 55912. In case of inclement weather, the meeting may be postponed until March 16, 2021.
The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:15 p.m. to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. The Board of Canvass will commence immediately following the close of the Annual Meeting to announce the Election results.
Kristine M. Allas
Lansing Township Clerk
www.LansingTownshipMN.org
Face Mask is required while in the buildings.
If you prefer to absentee vote, you may at the Auditor - Treasurer's Office in the Mower County Government Center located at 201 1st Street NE in Austin. Office hours are 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday.
| Lansing_Twp_Sample_Ballot.pdf |
Candidates for Town Supervisor Seat A (vote for one)
My name is STEVE TORGERSON, and I am running for re-election to the Lansing Township Board. I have lived in Lansing Township since 1955. My wife, Kay, taught in the Austin Public School System, and I worked at Hormel and had a herd of registered Shorthorn cattle. I have a love for this township with its agriculture and family homes and I hope that it would stay that way. I feel that if it doesn’t help or benefit the people of Lansing Township, we probably don’t need it. I fought to keep the footprint of the landfill from expanding out onto the neighboring properties and also to get a fee from the landfill which has added over a $100,000 to the Lansing Township Fund. I try to keep spending responsible and be available to the comments of the people in the township. I would appreciate your vote on March 9th at the Lansing Town Hall.
Thank you for your support!
Steve Torgerson
Thank you for your support!
Steve Torgerson
Cole Jarod Bauer
My name is Cole Bauer, and I’m running for Supervisor. I am 34 years old, born and raised with my older sister, Callie in Lansing Township over on Rural Route 1, now 255th St. I’ve always loved it here and have always been somewhat protective of the area. From looking out for a neighbor to stopping a big truck in the middle of the road and making them turn around because they exceeded the weight limit for the road. I feel like I’m the right man for the job. I’m a quick learner and work well with others.
I grew up listening to my mother work on negotiations for the M.S.E.A. Board. I would tag along with her to the cities, taking advantage of the free hotel room, during that time. I learned quite a few things from my mother when it came to budgeting things right. She drew a hardline, sternly separating doing thing the easy way, and doing them the right way. There was a motivational strength in the way she handled the Board issues. Which inspired me to believe that I could take the reins one day and make a difference somewhere myself. Which is probably why I signed up to be a volunteer firefighter for Mapleview. So, I have a decent knowledge for most safety precautions and procedures.
Sadly, I had to step down from my position when my father, Richard, passed away last year. It was a very tough time for me. Being a first responder, I could immediately backtrack and knew all the mistakes I made while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. So, I took some time off to put humpty dumpty back together again. I was just about to get back out there, then COVID-19 showed, halting everyone’s plans.
So, I turned my focus onto my family, making sure they were safe and things. I went up to my aunts up north over a dozen times, I think. Helping her and my grandma with little to-do lists they made for me. Then in the fall, we had to switch gears and get into distance learning mode for my 13-year-old son, Carter. I would like to give my son the same feeling my mother gave me when she was in MSEA. A defiant sturdiness to take charge and do things the right way, not the easy way. So, I would like to use this extra free time that I have now doing something that will help make a difference for the better. I’m hoping for your vote.
My name is Cole Bauer, and I’m running for Supervisor. I am 34 years old, born and raised with my older sister, Callie in Lansing Township over on Rural Route 1, now 255th St. I’ve always loved it here and have always been somewhat protective of the area. From looking out for a neighbor to stopping a big truck in the middle of the road and making them turn around because they exceeded the weight limit for the road. I feel like I’m the right man for the job. I’m a quick learner and work well with others.
I grew up listening to my mother work on negotiations for the M.S.E.A. Board. I would tag along with her to the cities, taking advantage of the free hotel room, during that time. I learned quite a few things from my mother when it came to budgeting things right. She drew a hardline, sternly separating doing thing the easy way, and doing them the right way. There was a motivational strength in the way she handled the Board issues. Which inspired me to believe that I could take the reins one day and make a difference somewhere myself. Which is probably why I signed up to be a volunteer firefighter for Mapleview. So, I have a decent knowledge for most safety precautions and procedures.
Sadly, I had to step down from my position when my father, Richard, passed away last year. It was a very tough time for me. Being a first responder, I could immediately backtrack and knew all the mistakes I made while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. So, I took some time off to put humpty dumpty back together again. I was just about to get back out there, then COVID-19 showed, halting everyone’s plans.
So, I turned my focus onto my family, making sure they were safe and things. I went up to my aunts up north over a dozen times, I think. Helping her and my grandma with little to-do lists they made for me. Then in the fall, we had to switch gears and get into distance learning mode for my 13-year-old son, Carter. I would like to give my son the same feeling my mother gave me when she was in MSEA. A defiant sturdiness to take charge and do things the right way, not the easy way. So, I would like to use this extra free time that I have now doing something that will help make a difference for the better. I’m hoping for your vote.
Candidate for Town Supervisor Seat B
GARY BRAATEN
I am presently serving on the Lansing Township Board with the major responsibility of being on the road committee which I really enjoy.
My wife and I have lived and farmed in the township since 1980. We have three grown children and nine grandchildren.
Having served on various boards; cemetery, church & County, I have experience working with a variety of people.
We live in the NW part of the township which allows me to drive a variety of roads to conduct business in Austin, checking on various road conditions.
Your vote would be appreciated for one more term.
Thank you,
Gary Braaten
I am presently serving on the Lansing Township Board with the major responsibility of being on the road committee which I really enjoy.
My wife and I have lived and farmed in the township since 1980. We have three grown children and nine grandchildren.
Having served on various boards; cemetery, church & County, I have experience working with a variety of people.
We live in the NW part of the township which allows me to drive a variety of roads to conduct business in Austin, checking on various road conditions.
Your vote would be appreciated for one more term.
Thank you,
Gary Braaten
Mail Balloting has ended. Lansing Supervisors voted to return voting to Lansing Town Hall. See Resolution below:
| Resolution_Repealing_Mail_Balloting.pdf |
Mower County District 1 Special General Election for County Commissioner will be on Tuesday, April 13th
Mower County District 1 Special Primary Election February 9th Results for County Commissioner
Total Votes
Ric Berg......................15
Tim Duren...............167
Laura Helle................64
Arnie Johnson...........12
Mark Lang...............112
Michael Langstaff....35
John Mueller...........245
Over Vote....................3
Mower County District 1 Special Primary Election February 9th Results for County Commissioner
Total Votes
Ric Berg......................15
Tim Duren...............167
Laura Helle................64
Arnie Johnson...........12
Mark Lang...............112
Michael Langstaff....35
John Mueller...........245
Over Vote....................3