Jill Schramm/MDN Minot mayoral candidate Mark Jantzer answers a question at the Minot Area Chamber EDC candidate forum June 25. Jantzer is the current acting mayor.

Mark Jantzer is looking to turn his acting mayor status into an elected position.

He joins Paul Pitner, Rob Fuller and Josiah Roise on the Aug. 5 ballot for mayor in Minot.

Jantzer said his service on the Minot City Council since 2008 and with Task Force 21 taught him how to lead collaboratively and effectively.

He said his ability to work over the years as a trusted community spokesperson and representative before legislators, Minot Air Force Base commanders, the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff of the Air Force has been unique preparation for the mayor’s role.

“I’ve worked with multiple governors. I have bee

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