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Shelly Carlson
Mayormonth-level start: February 2021, appointed mayor in February 2021 per the city's mayor biography (the city 'Past City of Moorhead mayors and council' page tabulates the mayoral term from Feb 8 but prints 2022, a discrepancy; this row follows the biography); month-level end: December 2026 per city 'Mayor and Council Members' page 'Term Ends 12/31/2026'
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Top issues during term (4)(Infrastructure)
medium↓Apr 2026[6]
Five-year airport engineering services selection
Projects are supported by MnDOT/FAA participation and city budget adjustments #26-011 and #26-015.
high↓Feb 2026[6]
Airport Capital Improvement Program 2026-2043
Projects are supported by MnDOT/FAA participation and city budget adjustments #26-011 and #26-015.
low↓Aug 2026[5]
2026-2027 committee leadership
low↓May 2026[2]
Airport Snow Removal Equipment Procurement
Uses FAA and MnDOT airport funding with a local bid award to RDO John Deere.
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Carlson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approved8-0Sep 28, 2026
Resolution to Authorize Submission of Grant Applications for Public Infrastructure Improvements
approved8-0Aug 24, 2026
Resolution to Authorize Submission of Grant Applications for Public Infrastructure Improvements
approved7-0Jun 8, 2026
Resolution to Authorize Submission of Grant Applications for Public Infrastructure Improvements
Voting record (0)(Infrastructure)
No votes found matching Infrastructure.