Candidate Questionnaire
Tom Rasmussen - City Council Candidate
Oct 12, 2022
Why are you running for city council?
I believe Lake City is at a critical point whereby it needs Council members that have a good business education, that can think critically and research the issues and that have the experience to make hard and decisive decisions for the betterment of our...
Russell Boe - City Council Candidate (incumbent)
Oct 12, 2022
Why are you running for city council?
I am proud to have been a member of city council for the last seven and a half years, and am excited at the opportunity to serve for another four years. I’m running for city council again with the same mindset I started with 8 years ago, I believe Lake City is...
John Mortenson - City Council Candidate
Oct 12, 2022
Why are you running for city council?
I would like to serve my community and at this time have the opportunity and time for this important position.
What qualities or characteristics make you a good choice to represent Lake City and why?
I have served on the Lake City Planning Commission for 5...
Faye Brown - City Council Candidate (incumbent)
Oct 12, 2022
Why are you running for city council?
I am running for re-election to City Council as I am nearing the end of my four years on Council. I have gained experience over the past four years and I think of it as service and giving back to the community. I truly love working for and listening to the...
Andru Peters - City Council Candidate
Oct 12, 2022
Why are you running for city council?
Having spent many years living in this community and over the generations watched how the city has changed over five generations, and observed the success, limitations and failure of initiatives. Some initiatives implemented were good for the city, while...
Jake Atkinson - Lake City School Board Candidate
Oct 5, 2022
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
I am running for a seat on the school board to serve the community, staff, and students of ISD 813. I believe in providing transparency and communication and serving with an open mind to give our children the best education they can...
Terrill Luhman - Lake City School Board Candidate
Oct 5, 2022
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
I want to be a voice for parental rights and find adequate ways of transparency between administration, faculty and parents with the curriculum and ‘surveys’ that are given to our students. Be a strong advocate for rural American values...
Tim Thompson - Lake City School Board Candidate
Oct 5, 2022
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
I’m running for school board because I had a positive experience as a student at Bluff View and Lincoln High and I’d like to ensure current and future students have an outcome that leaves them ready for life after secondary school. Our...
Wayne Peters - Lake City School Board Candidate
Oct 5, 2022
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
I have been a resident of Lake City my whole life and care deeply about long term success of our local education system. My wife and I have 3 young children attending Bluff View.
What skills or characteristics make you a good choice...
Kjellgren Alkire - Lake City School Board Candidate
Oct 5, 2022
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
I am running for a seat on the Lake City School Board because I want to serve our community, with a particular focus on the students and employees of this district. I want to do the complicated, boring work of local governance....
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