Opinion
Council Questionnaire: Mary Jane Rasmussen
Oct 20, 2016
1. Describe how you would like to see Lake City look 10 years from now. What changes and developments would you hope take place?
My vision of Lake City is continuing as a quaint, delightful small town to live and visit. It would bustle with new businesses, a walking and biking lakefront trail that...
Council Questionnaire: John Mead
Oct 20, 2016
1. Describe how you would like to see Lake City look 10 years from now. What changes and developments would you hope take place?
I would like to see something for young adults and children to do in town year around. I would also like to see housing more affordable for young couples just starting...
Council Questionnaire: Cindy McGrath
Oct 20, 2016
1. Describe how you would like to see Lake City look 10 years from now. What changes and developments would you hope take place?
In order to make changes to our community, tax dollars are going to have to be spent. First we have to decide if the development is a want or need. I keep hearing those...
Council Questionnaire: Phil Gartner
Oct 20, 2016
1. Describe how you would like to see Lake City look 10 years from now. What changes and developments would you hope take place?
I would like to see every vacant building in downtown Lake City occupied by a successful business. I would expect city government to spearhead to the extent it would be...
Council Questionnaire: Mark Fayette
Oct 20, 2016
1. Describe how you would like to see Lake City look 10 years from now. What changes and developments would you hope take place?
Ten years from now I would like to see a Lake City that has retained its small town charm and character but embraced the idea that the city needs to grow moderately and...
Letter: Elect 4-lane proponents
Oct 19, 2016
To the editor: I have been a part of Lake City most of my life and our four-lane highway has worked just fine. I see no sense in changing something that has worked for so many years. I feel that if we go ahead with the new enhancements to change the four lanes to two lanes with a turn lane,...
Letter: Mead keen on fiscal issues
Oct 19, 2016
To the editor: As the road nears the end of this election cycle, I am compelled to encourage the citizens of Lake City to vote for John Mead as your next City Council member. I have gotten to know John over the past two years, and John is, if nothing else, a straight-shooter. But he is more than...
Letter: Keep Walters on the bench
Oct 19, 2016
To the editor: I strongly support the re-election of Terrence Walters as District Court Judge, seated in Wabasha County.Judge Walters, having been selected from a pool of candidates by the judicial selection committee and later interviewed by the governor, was appointed to this position in 2003. I...
Letter: Vote 'no' on street closing
Oct 19, 2016
To the editor: Between today and Election Day, you must take a drive or a walk southbound down Washington Street. As you pass some of your favorite local businesses, notice the view straight ahead. The lake and the bluffs are very present in this downtown scene. Whether we are shopping, dining, or...
Letter: Urge Congress to vote no on TPP
Oct 19, 2016
To the editor:
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a secret agreement by multi-national corporations to avoid public oversight.
The TPP allows foreign corporations to set safety and environmental standards.
The TPP increases visas for students and workers who then become citizens through...
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