City of Lake City
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...
2018 City Council Primary Questionnaire: Russell Boe
Aug 1, 2018
1. Why are you running for City Council?
I would like to continue serving the citizens of Lake City as a city council member that focuses on making decisions that make Lake City a more attractive place to raise a family. I believe this focus benefits all citizens of Lake City by ensuring we have...
2018 City Council Primary Questionnaire: John Mead
Aug 1, 2018
1. Why are you running for City Council?
Because I believe that the people of Lake City need a voice in City Council.
2. What qualities or characteristics make you a good choice to serve on the council and why?
Because I am a good listener and will tell it as it is without beating around the bush...
2018 City Council Primary Questionnaire: Jason DeVinny
Aug 1, 2018
1. Why are you running for City Council?
I am running for City Council because I am passionate about the future of Lake City. I think we are uniquely positioned to be a really dynamic city that not only delivers on public safety and sound infrastructure, but also delivers on other amenities that...
2018 City Council Primary Questionnaire: Greg Schreck
Aug 1, 2018
1. Why are you running for City Council?
I want to continue to serve on the Council to participate in making good decisions for our community. As a Council we need to make decisions that enable and stimulate growth, including attracting more residents and visitors. This will help maintain a...
2018 City Council Primary Questionnaire: Andru Peters
Aug 1, 2018
1. Why are you running for a city council seat?
Recently I received many phone calls as well as being confronted by citizens asking me to consider to run for city council. I asked why: it was indicated that they did not realized in the past how much time and work I spent behind scenes, going...
Band shell process has donor concerned
Aug 1, 2018
Mary Ellen Ritzenthaler has been staying in the home her late husband, Steve Ritzenthaler, designed on the lakeshore.
The home has a new owner now who has turned it into a vacation rental. Mary Ellen is renting it for two weeks and taking the opportunity to connect with some of the many people she...
Home and commercial building owners can apply now for grants
Jul 25, 2018
There’s still some work to do before $809,000 in Small Cities Development Program funds become available for rehabilitation projects on homes and commercial properties in Lake City, but people who think they might be interested in the program can begin the application process now.
Karen DuCharme of...
Council candidates to share views in person and in print
Jul 25, 2018
Voters in the Aug. 14 Lake City City Council primary election can learn more about the candidates at an Aug. 2 candidate forum and in the Aug. 2 issue of this newspaper.
The field of eight candidates for three city council seats will be narrowed to six on Aug. 14. The general election is Nov. 6....
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