We’re grateful for the support and expertise of the individuals who contribute to the East Range Joint Powers Board as board members and in other administrative capacities. Many of our past and present collaborators are city administrators or have been involved in local administration for Aurora, Biwabik, Hoyt Lakes, and the Town of White. 

We’ve had several transitions recently, and would like to highlight our current contributors as we near the close of 2025 and look ahead to 2026:

Board Members

  • Steve Biondich, mayor of Biwabik
  • Doug Gregor, mayor of Aurora
  • Dave Jarvela, Hoyt Lakes City Council
  • Ed Kippley, Town of White board member

City Administrators

  • Jeff Jacobson, City of Aurora
  • Jodi Knaus, Town of White
  • Michael Schultz, City of Biwabik
  • Dean Weiberg, City of Hoyt Lakes 

Special thanks to Jim Weikum, who served 16 years as mayor of Biwabik and as interim administrator recently, and is now fully retired.

You can contact us if you’d like learn more about our work and how to get involved. We look forward to working with you in 2026!