Biography
Michael Schmitz was elected as Mayor of Bismarck in 2022. He is a lifelong North Dakotan and resident of Bismarck. As mayor he is the tie-breaker vote for the City Commission and conducts all City Commission meetings.
Mayor Schmitz has been associated with youth activities for years and understands the values and struggles of young families. He is a licensed bus driver and if he weren’t Mayor, he’d love to be a high school teacher and coach. He and his wife Janel have raised two children to adulthood and are enjoying their time as grandparents.
Mayor Schmitz been a volunteer on multiple, local, state and national not for profit and regulatory boards serving in roles from board member through board chair. He graduated from the University of Mary in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration. He later earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Mary. Today, he is the managing partner of an accounting firm in Bismarck.
Term
Expires in 2026
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 5503
Bismarck, ND
58506-5503
Portfolio Assignments
- Administration Department
- Bismarck Event Center Department
- City Planning & Zoning
- Community Development Department
- Economic Development
- Human Resources Department
- Legal Department
- Parking Authority
- Vision Fund
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