Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski says he will run for re-election.
Bochenski made the announcement on KNOX Radio this morning. The mayor says it was definitely a family decision. “I enjoy doing it but it’s a burden on family time.”
Bochenski says there are a lot of positives things happening in Grand Forks right now. “I am someone who still believes local government means something and you can still accomplish something at this level.”
Bochenski defeated incumbent Michael Brown and challenger Robin David in the 2020 election.
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