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The question is not whether to act. The question is whether we are reacting, or whether we are taking the time to do this right.

Burleigh County doesn’t need more distractions. It needs discipline and focus. It’s time to get our house in order.

My Position: Burleigh County should remain in the Conservancy District.

“Since graduating from the Bismarck-Mandan Leadership Program in 2011, I set my goal to serve on the Burleigh County Commission,” said LaCoe. “I’ve spent years paying attention to county government and its citizens, and I believe it is important to step forward early and clearly about my intentions.”

I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living. For my club, my community, my country, and my world. To Make the Best Better!

"If we don't grow, we go backwards," Mayor Mike Schmitz

For many months, the Burleigh County Commission has discussed moving forward with hiring a County Administrator. I believe this can be a smart move for the county; one I support and would act on accordingly. But there is a fundamental question that still deserves a clear public answer: what is the plan guiding that decision? At the January 20, 2026 Burleigh County Commission meeting, the topic resurfaced. In support of the position, Commissioner Bakken stated that the county

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kay LaCoe | 701.400.6757 | admin@burleighcountykay.com Bismarck, ND — Kay LaCoe, a communications strategist, small-business owner, and lifelong Burleigh County resident, has formally announced her candidacy for the Burleigh County Commission. LaCoe will soon begin gathering signatures to qualify for the June 2026 primary election. “Burleigh County has a long history of strong public service, and I’m grateful for the foundation that so many bef

https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/04/08/lacoe-running-burleigh-county-commission/ By KFYR Staff Published: Apr. 8, 2025 at 10:50 AM CDT BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - A five-hour Burleigh County Commission meeting Monday night led to a campaign announcement. Kay LaCoe is now running for a Burleigh County commission seat in 2026. LaCoe said Burleigh County needs servant leadership, forward thinking and a bigger pool of candidates to choose from. She also said she has a lot to learn about r

https://www.valleynewslive.com/content/misc/Guest-Post-ND-Watchdog-Network---Citizen-opinion-by-Kay-LaCoe-resident-of-Burleigh-County-and-subject-of-the-City-of-Lincolns-unchecked-regulatory-power-outside-its-city-limits-411227395.html Published: Jan. 19, 2017 at 12:28 PM CST Dear North Dakota Legislators and Citizens, I urge the legislature to approve HB 1258 as it relates to the extraterritorial zoning and subdivision authority so that people like myself are no longer regul