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Edward J. McIntee Edward J. McIntee has been a permanent resident of Paynesville Township for seven years and a seasonal resident for 34 years. He owns M & H Equipment. He has three sons and seven grandchildren. He ran for township supervisor a year ago and lost by 18 votes, 289-271. He served for five years on the planning commission in Deep Haven and for 15 years on the Hennepin County Draft Board, including five years as chairman. Why are you interested in serving on the township board? To bring honest government. What leadership strengths would you bring to township government? Experience from the private sector.

Pat Meagher Patrick Meagher, 42, has lived in Paynesville Township and the city of Paynesville for 30 years and has worked as a driver for the United Parcel Service (UPS) for 18 years. He and his wife, Lorie, have six children. He has no government experience, but has been a regular attendee of township meetings for more than a year. Why are you interested in serving on the township board? I feel I could represent our township residents well. I'm concerned about things that affect our community. What leadership strengths would you bring to township government? I'm younger than the present board members, and I feel that I would represent the views of the younger residents. I'm not afraid to speak my mind.

Warren Nehring Incumbent Warren Nehring, 61, has lived in Paynesville Township for seven years and has served on the township board as a supervisor for just over six years. Currently self-employed and semi-retired, he farmed in the area for 23 years, worked as the superintendent at the golf course for seven years, owned a septic and drain cleaning business in Paynesville for 15 years, and has done landscaping for 10 years. He is single, with four children and 11 grandchildren. Why are you interested in serving on the township board? I feel I'm the best qualified for this job. I have been an important part and have the dedication it takes. I want to continue my dedication in making many great things happen in the next three years in our township. What leadership strengths would you bring to township government? Being in business for 15 years helps me to know the area very well. I am knowledgeable about grading, tarring, and drainage of our roads. Have good working relationship with Mike Jensen, our maintenance man. Involved in zoning issues, new platting procedures, and also do site permits.

(Editor's Note: The Press's profiles of the three supervisor candidates in Paynesville Township will continue next week and run through the election on Tuesday, March 12.)