“Our community has some big decisions to make and challenges that need to be addressed,” said Fiskevold Gould, citing needs for affordable housing, strengthening parks and trails, and increasing citizen engagement.

“Ensuring that people have a place to live, a place to gather, a way to get around, and a way to have their voice heard are some of the basic tenants of building a strong and vibrant community.”

“Our community has some big decisions to make and challenges that need to be addressed,” said Fiskevold Gould, citing needs for affordable housing, strengthening parks and trails, and increasing citizen engagement.

“Ensuring that people have a place to live, a place to gather, a way to get around, and a way to have their voice heard are some of the basic tenants of building a strong and vibrant community.”

Fiskevold Gould is the director of annual giving at the Bemidji State University Alumni and Foundation. She also serves on the Bemidji Parks and Recreation Commission, the Bemidji Community and Police Advisory Board and the Bemidji Area United Way Investment Cabinet.

Gwenia Fiskevold Gould announced her candidacy Tuesday. She is the director of annual giving at the Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation. She also currently serves on the Bemidji Parks and Recreation Commission, the Bemidji Community and Police Advisory Board, and the Bemidji Area United Way Investment Cabinet.