NEXT GENERATION Bismarck. I spend my time in other groups, but
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
those are the main things people would know.”
“Part of the reason why I decided to run for city
Committee that’s a lot about city planning and what the future looks like 20 years from now for
commissioner is because I plan to be here. I
Why did you decide to get involved in those groups?
built a home in Bismarck, I want to live here for my adult future, and my businesses are doing well. Bismarck is a great community for small
“The Downtowners is such a direct affiliation
business, so I want to continue down that path
for me. My businesses are downtown, so I want
and see that continue to grow, and that’s why
to be involved with downtown’s growth… The
I’m getting involved.”
arts board, I was invited to be on. I have always been really passionate about supporting local arts. They should be celebrated, and we should encourage them to continue because they do such great things in our community. As far as University of Mary and being on the Alumni committee, I just think it’s important as a business owner to encourage the University to continue to grow and be involved in Bismarck. A lot of University of Mary alum stick around town and to make sure that the University encourages that and is involved in the city as much as they can be, even from the hill.”
Sean Cleary New Dad, Running for State Senate in District 35
Who inspires you? “I have a lot of people in my family who I look up to, and a lot of people locally that I look up to. My grandma has always been a huge inspiration for me, my brothers, and like I said, other leaders in our community. There’s a lot of strong women in this community that are doing really great things.”
What inspired you to run for State Senate at the age of 30? “I’ve lived in Bismarck for most of my life and the community and the ability to make positive change means a lot to me. When the opportunity to run for state senate became
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