Nicholas Sauer (Mayor of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, candidate 2024)

Nicholas Sauer

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Mayor of Sauk Rapids

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 13, 2024

Education

High school

Sauk Rapids-Rice High School

Other

St. Cloud Technical & Community College

Personal

Birthplace

St. Cloud, Minn.

Profession

Account manager

Contact

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Nicholas Sauer ran for election to the Mayor of Sauk Rapids in Minnesota. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

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

Biography

Nicholas Sauer provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on August 14, 2024:

• Birth date: December 28, 1983
• Birth place: St. Cloud, Minnesota
• High school: Sauk Rapids Rice
• Other: St. Cloud Technical & Community College
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Atheist
• Profession: Account Manager
• Prior offices held:
  • Sauk Rapids City Council (2012-Prsnt)
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Accessible. Experienced. Open Minded.
• Campaign Facebook

Elections

General election

General election for Mayor of Sauk Rapids

Jason Ellering and Nicholas Sauer ran in the general election for Mayor of Sauk Rapids on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Jason Ellering (Nonpartisan)
		Nicholas Sauer (Nonpartisan)

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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Mayor of Sauk Rapids

Jason Ellering, Andrew Neussendorfer, and Nicholas Sauer ran in the primary for Mayor of Sauk Rapids on August 13, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Jason Ellering (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Andrew Neussendorfer (Nonpartisan)
		Nicholas Sauer (Nonpartisan)

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Nicholas Sauer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sauer'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 was born and raised in Sauk Rapids. My family is here. My friends are here. I feel lucky now be raising a family here as well.

I am an account manger for Border States Electric in Saint Cloud and have been with the company for over 17 years.

I live with my wife and two young daughters on the south side of town.

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 was elected to the Sauk Rapids City Council in 2012 and have been reelected twice. In my time as a council member, I have served on several committees including Personnel and Finance, Public Works, and Park Committee. I have also been appointed acting mayor for the past six years. I look forward to continue working cohesively with my fellow council members and staff, as well as the school district, Benton County, and neighboring communities.
• I am accessible and open minded. Even though this isn't my full time job I am available. I try to make it a point to call or email everyone back and make time for the residents.
• I have thoroughly enjoyed my years on the council and I love my hometown. I want to continue to help it grow, and not only attract business to our amazing downtown and easily accessible industrial parks, but make it a destination city for everyone. Whether people want to live and raise a family in our amazing school district or they want to grab a bite to eat and enjoy views of the Mississippi from our wonderful parks, I want to help make it happen.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Fiscal Responsibility, infrastructure, affordable housing, and public safety.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Treat others as they would like to be treated.

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

Honesty and an open mind.

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

Show up. Do your "homework" and come prepared to make informed decisions.

What legacy would you like to leave?

As an elected official I would like to be known as someone who was always willing to listen.

A mayor is a leader in his or her city. What does that mean to you?

In a smaller community like ours, the mayor is the face of the city. You have to be "on" at all times and available.

If the mayor in your city is a member of the city council and there's a city manager appointed to handle the day-to-day administration of the city government, what do you believe should be the mayor's top priority in office?

Make it a point to stay informed and educated on the day-to-day.

What do you love most about your city?

The small town feel that the city and residents have been able to create and maintain, even with the area's growth.

What do you perceive to be your city's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Staying on top of our aging infrastructure and PFAS mitigation while remaining in good financial condition.

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