There is a contested race for St. Cloud mayor this year, something that hasn't happened in 15 years. Dave Kleis has run unopposed each year he was up for election since he first won the job back in 2005.
More staff, additional maintenance, and a group dedicated to cleaning-up problem areas are all included in St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis' 2018 preliminary budget. During Monday night's city council meeting the mayor laid out his budget proposal.
As Stearns County commissioners consider their options for possibly raising more money for transportation projects, St. Cloud's mayor has given his opinion. Mayor Dave Kleis has sent a letter to the commissioners stating that he thinks the half-cent sales tax, if that's the option they choose, should be brought to the voters through a county-wide referendum for approval.
St. Cloud mayor Dave Kleis is putting together the city's budget for next year, and he wants input from you. Kleis is hosting two budget input Town Hall meetings.