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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 (3)(Parks Recreation)
medium↑Feb 2026[11]
Romkey Park reclassification
None — the reclassification itself costs nothing.
high↑Aug 2026[10]
2027 Parks Capital Improvement Plan
The 2027 capital plan will drive how parks money is budgeted next year; total dollar figures weren't available.
medium↓May 2026[4]
Matson Field grandstand funding and naming rights
Outside funds accepted for the grandstand project; specifics not stated in the minutes.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Carlson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Recreation.
Voting record (0)(Parks Recreation)
No votes found matching Parks Recreation.