Candidate Questionnaire
Katie Novak - Lake City City Council Candidate Q&A
Sep 30, 2020
Why are you running for mayor or city council?
There’s no more appropriate time to quote the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg “If you want to be a true professional, you will do something outside yourself, something to repair tears in your community, something to make life a little better for people less...
Jason DeVinny - Lake City City Council Candidate Q&A
Sep 30, 2020
Why are you running for mayor or city council?
I have been fortunate to serve this community on city council for the past two years. During this time, I have advocated for new opportunities for Lake City, including getting on the State of Minnesota bonding bill for $1.5 million of infrastructure...
Cindy McGrath - Lake City City Council Candidate Q&A
Sep 30, 2020
Why are you running for mayor or city council?
I’m seeking re-election because I enjoy representing the citizens of Lake City and consider it an honor to serve on the city council.
What qualities or characteristics make you a good choice to represent Lake City and why?
I’m a lifelong resident of...
Andru Peters - Lake City City Council Candidate Q&A
Sep 30, 2020
Why are you running for mayor or city council?
Interestingly, a number of citizens urged me to run again for city council. It has been said I never stop working for Lake City’s interest, and still continue to work well with various levels of government, whether in Wabasha County, Goodhue County,...
John Redmond - Lake City Mayor Candidate Q&A
Sep 30, 2020
Why are you running for mayor or city council?
I am running for mayor because the way city government is being ran in Lake City is not working. Citizens of Lake City should have been given a chance to vote on the new highway project. The city council received a petition with 2,000-plus signatures...
Mark Nichols - Lake City Mayor Candidate Q&A
Sep 30, 2020
Why are you running for mayor or city council?
I am running for re-election for the position of mayor to continue improving the vibrancy of our community. Vibrancy to some is economic strength, and to others it is public safety, strong schools, city operations, community wellness, or being good...
Kevin Pavelka - 2018 School board candidate questionnaire
Oct 25, 2018
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
I am running for School Board because I think if you look at our school district you will see that the two biggest groups of people in our district are people that are either making a living as farmers or working in a manufacturing job...
Becca Weist - 2018 school board candidate questionnaire
Oct 25, 2018
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
I am running for school board because I feel like I benefited from a successful school district, so I would like to continue that tradition for the children of Lake City, Frontenac, Zumbro Falls and other surrounding areas. Also, as a...
Kevin Dather - 2018 School Board Candidate Questionnaire
Oct 25, 2018
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
My employment for 33 years has been working in and with the public and private sector as well as local, county, and state governments. Early on, I knew I would like to run for a locally elected position when I retired, so I could fully...
Mike Ohlhaber - 2018 School Board Candidate Questionnaire
Oct 25, 2018
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
I have always wanted to give back to the community in some way; after having my first child, I realized that I had a passion for education and that serving on the school board would be a great way to make a contribution through ensuring...
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