Greater Mankato Bike & Walk Advocates invited candidates for Mankato elected office to answer questions about biking, walking, accessibility, traffic safety, and active transportation.
Three candidates responded to our questionnaire. Each candidate was asked the same questions, and their responses are presented as submitted.
Our goal is to provide voters with information about where candidates stand on issues affecting people who walk, bike, use mobility devices, and use other forms of transportation in Mankato.
GMBWA does not endorse candidates through this questionnaire. Candidate responses have not been edited for content.
Mankato Candidates
Jacob V. Basses
Read Jacob V. Basses' responses to the 2026 GMBWA Candidate Questionnaire.
Don Friend
Read Don Friend's responses to the 2026 GMBWA Candidate Questionnaire.
Bryan Schneider
Read Bryan Schneider's responses to the 2026 GMBWA Candidate Questionnaire.
Candidates were asked about topics including trail connections, bicycle and pedestrian safety, traffic calming, residential speed limits, winter accessibility, bicycle parking, shared micromobility, and an active transportation advisory committee.
Responses are published to help Mankato residents compare the candidates' stated positions and priorities for themselves.