Caption: 2026 AMC Executive Committee, from left to right: Second Vice President Jenny Mongeau (Clay), First Vice President Barb Weckman Brekke (Scott), President Larry Lindor (Pope), Past President Mike Slavik (Dakota), and Secretary-Treasurer Steve Schmitt (Meeker)
The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) is pleased to announce the election of Pope County Commissioner Larry Lindor to serve as association President in 2026.
As president of AMC, Lindor presides over board of directors’ meetings, serves at the primary spokesperson for the association and represents AMC at both state and nationwide meetings.
Commissioner Lindor represents Pope County’s Fourth District, and also served as a member of the General Government Policy Committee.
All of Pope County’s Commissioners have served as AMC Policy Committee Members. Third District Commissioner Paul Gerde served as a member of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee, First District Commissioner Paul Gremmels served as a member of the Health and Human Services Committee, Second District Commissioner Gordy Wagner served as a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Fifth District Commissioner Paul Wildman served as a member of the Public Safety and Corrections Committee.
AMC has been serving Minnesota’s 87 counties since 1909. AMC is a voluntary statewide organization that assists the state’s 87 counties in providing effective county governance to the people of Minnesota. The association works closely with the legislative and administrative branches of government in seeing that legislation and policies favorable to counties are enacted. In addition, the association provides educational programs, training, research and communications for county officials.