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County Commissioner, Marquette County

District 1, Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county commissioner is one of the board members who set the county budget, approve its contracts and pass county ordinances.

Cody Mayer

Democratic

Marquette City Commissioner; Michigan National Guard member

The gist

  • Pledges to use social media to inform residents.
  • Supports closer county collaboration with the city of Marquette.
  • Opposes data centers in Marquette County.
More about Cody
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  1. Pledges to use social media to inform residents.

    League of Women Voters holds candidate forum for county commissioner candidates

    News coverage · The Mining Journal · miningjournal.net

    “Mayer went on to say that he also planned to use social media to keep people informed about the board.”
  2. Supports closer county collaboration with the city of Marquette.

    Mayer announces candidacy for Marquette County Commission District 1

    News coverage · The Mining Journal · miningjournal.net

    “They deserve a representative that will work collaboratively with the city of Marquette”
  3. Opposes data centers in Marquette County.

    League of Women Voters holds candidate forum for county commissioner candidates

    News coverage · The Mining Journal · miningjournal.net

    “All candidates voiced opposition to data centers.”

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