Candidate Questionnaire
2018 City Council Primary Questionnaire: Amy Alkire
Aug 1, 2018
1. Why are you running for City Council?
I am running for City Council because Lake City is my town. I was raised in Mount Pleasant Township and graduated from Lincoln High in 1995. My husband and I have chosen to live here, after many years living in other places. We are raising our family here....
2018 City Council Primary Questionnaire: Faye Brown
Aug 1, 2018
1. Why are you running for City Council?
I am running for city council because I have always had an interest in city government. It would be a great privilege to serve my community in a city that I have lived in all my life. My concern for the community at present is our fiscal spending. I care...
Council Candidate Forum to be Oct. 25
Oct 20, 2016
Candidates for City Council have been invited to return to the council chambers, site of Tuesday night’s candidate forum, for a town hall meeting next Tuesday.
The meeting is being organized by Mark Nichols, the lone candidate for mayor.
The meeting will focus on eight discussion points outlined by...
Mayor Questionnaire: Mark Nichols
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 believe Lake City’s future is bright. Our city’s comprehensive plan and my platform focuses on five pillars for our community. These are: 1) a vibrant economy, 2)...
Council Questionnaire: Mary Lou Waltman
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 takes place?
Lake City is a beautiful rural community with endless recreational opportunities to expand on. I personally believe to have a vibrant downtown business district you must...
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: 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...
City Council Primary Questionnaire: Cindy McGrath
Jul 28, 2016
1. Please give a brief biographic description of yourself you think pertinent to your candidacy.
Born and raised in Lake City, graduate of Lincoln High School and Winona State University with a bachelor of science degree in physical education, with coaching and driver education certification. I’m...
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