Bill Patrie

Background

Patrie was born in Carrington and has lived in the Bismarck area since 1985. He is a retired economic-development leader and cooperative-development specialist whose career included public service and cooperative development, as well as service as a school board president.

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What the candidate has said

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• Community priorities

  Patrie said his priorities include thriving rural communities, affordable health care, support for small businesses, and environmental protection.

  Bismarck Mandan Leaders

• Inclusion

  He said he wants North Dakota to be a place where people feel welcomed and where ethnic and cultural diversity is valued.

  Bismarck Mandan Leaders