Aaron Mason (Tyler City Council, Minnesota, candidate 2024)

Aaron Mason

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Tyler City Council

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Graduate

South Dakota State University, 2022

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Years of service

2008 - 2018

Personal

Birthplace

Oak Harbor, Wash.

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Aaron Mason ran for election to the Tyler City Council in Minnesota. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

Mason completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Aaron Mason provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 8, 2024:

• Birth date: May 17, 1986
• Birth place: Oak Harbor, Washington
• High school: Papillion LaVista South
• Graduate: South Dakota State University, 2022
• Military service: United States Marine Corps, 2008-2018
• Gender: Male
• Incumbent officeholder: No

Elections

General election

General election for Tyler City Council

Aaron Mason, Karen Meyers, and Bryan Sanderson ran in the general election for Tyler City Council on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Aaron Mason (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Karen Meyers (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Bryan Sanderson (Nonpartisan)

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Aaron Mason completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mason's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a Marine Corps Veteran, former teacher, and Scoutmaster dedicated to ensure that the youth and Citizens of Tyler, MN have a voice. I am a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather to my family. For the voters of Tyler, I want to be able to communicate with you and make sure that what is happening for our city is know to all. I will examine all issues and research various solutions before making decisions.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I empathize and connect with all backgrounds.
• Working American in Tyler need a method to voice their opinions and perspectives on city council regardless of their ability to attend.
• The youth are our future. Let build a better Tyler for the future generations.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Affordable Housing.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Government at the local level is the most effective and purposeful for the local citizens.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Nathaniel Hale, “I regret that I have but one life to give for this county.”

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The ability to listen and examine the root cause of issues.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am calm under pressure.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Being a voice of my constituents and community.

What legacy would you like to leave?

One that people will look to as an example of how to be involved.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

9/11. I was 15.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked at a military commissary bagging groceries for almost 2 years.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

The government is here to serve the people and do what is in the citizens’ best interests.

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