NOTICE OF FILING FOR TOWNSHIP ELECTION & SPECIAL ELECTION
FORD TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS
NOTICE OF FILING FOR TOWNSHIP ELECTION & SPECIAL ELECTION
Notice is Hereby Given to the residents of Ford Township, Kanabec County, Minnesota, that the annual filing period for the election of town officers will open on July 14th, 2026, and will continue through July 28th, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
The following town offices are to be filled at the Annual Township Election to be held on November 3rd, 2026:
- Town Supervisor 1 – One (1) Position – 4 -Year Term
- Town Supervisor 2 – One (1) Position – 2 – Year Term (Special Election)
- Town Supervisor 3 – One (1) Position – 4 – Year Term
- Town Clerk – One (1) Position – 2-Year Term (Special Election)
- Town Treasurer – One (1) Position – 4 – Year Term
Filing Procedures: Affidavits of Candidacy must be filed with the Township Clerk. If you wish to file, please contact the Town Clerk at 218-464-3569 to file at the Clerk’s Office by appointment. The Clerk’s Office, located at 3502 Mahogany St., Isle, MN 56342, will be open for filing hours on the final day, July 28th, 2026, from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM. A filing fee of $2.00 must be paid at the time of filing the Affidavit of Candidacy.
Katie Kerr – Township Clerk, Ford Township
Posted: Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 at 9:15 am.
Ford Township Neighborhood Watch Program
Ford Township is launching a Neighborhood Watch program to help keep our community connected, informed, and safe. As a rural township, we rely on neighbors watching out for one another. Whether you live here year-round, seasonally, or own property in the township, your involvement can help strengthen communication and community awareness. We are currently gathering names and contact information for residents and landowners interested in:
• Receiving updates and alerts
• Joining a contact/phone tree
• Helping support township-wide awareness and safety efforts
To sign up, please complete the form linked below or contact Katie Kerr, Ford Township Clerk, at 218-464-3569 or email at [email protected].
Once interest has been gathered, we will hold an informational meeting at the Ford Town Hall to discuss the program, communication methods, and next steps.
Ford Township Planning Commission Vacancy
Ford Township is seeking a Ford Township resident to serve on the Planning Commission for a three-year term beginning April 27th, 2026. The Planning Commission advises the Town Board on zoning, land use, and long-range planning, reviews proposals, participates in public hearings, and makes recommendations that support orderly growth, environmental stewardship, and alignment with the township’s Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Residents interested in serving should submit a Letter of Interest to the Town Clerk at [email protected].