election 2020
Nichols will continue to be a strong leader with vision
Oct 14, 2020
Our city of 5000 is blessed to live in spectacular geography year around. The prime location is Ohuta Park and the Marina.
Like our predecessors who had the vision for the marina, our community needs to make the investment into Ohuta Park that will be used and appreciated for the next 50-plus...
Nichols doesn’t just lead, he’s involved in the community
Oct 14, 2020
Mayor Mark Nichols has earned my vote for Lake City mayor.
Mark works well with the council and staff. Over the past four years Mayor Nichols has initiated and received council approval to require all departments to have annual work plans. The council also assembles an annual work plan.
He listens...
Nichols should be re-elected
Oct 14, 2020
I look around town, and I see change and progress. I see things that had never existed, and I see a level of excitement that is like a breath of fresh air. Many of these improvements can be credited to Mayor Mark Nichols’ leadership. As mayor, Mark has brought a level of professionalism to his...
Different roads to a common goal
Oct 14, 2020
There is no doubt in my mind that all the candidates for mayor and city council are honest, dedicated, and committed to a bright and prosperous future for Lake City. That having been said, however, it is a certainty that our various candidates represent significantly different approaches to achieve...
Support Nichols’ and his team for a bright future
Oct 14, 2020
In just a few days voters will be going to the polls to cast their ballots if they haven’t voted already. It’s an understatement to say this year’s election and news’ cycle has been very contentious and very difficult. So many people are facing health issues, financial issues, domestic issues and...
Kramer running ‘for the greater good of Lake City’
Oct 14, 2020
I’m very excited to be running for Lake City City Council and the chance to represent you and this amazing community. I love being a part of Lake City and want to work to ensure a strong future for our town. As a way to introduce myself to you, let me share a few of my qualifications and priorities...
Last call for election letters
Oct 14, 2020
The final opportunity to have a letter to the editor in the Graphic regarding the Nov. 3 general election is the Oct. 22 issue. Letters for that issue must be received no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19.
Narrow exceptions may be made at our discretion in the Oct. 29 issue to allow a candidate...
Council, mayor candidates participate in online forum
Oct 7, 2020
Candidates for local and state offices shared their views on issues impacting Lake City during an online candidate forum Oct. 1 organized by the Woman’s Club of Lake City and the Lake City Chamber of Commerce.
All five candidates who filed for three city council seats – incumbents Cindy McGrath and...
A teacher’s view on the state of our nation
Oct 7, 2020
The results of the 2020 presidential election will determine the direction of our country—long into the future. Voters need to carefully exercise their right.
As an educator, I have great concerns with the current president. President Trump frequently relies on bullying, blaming and belittling...
Trump is a national security threat
Oct 7, 2020
As a retired lieutenant colonel, I am gravely alarmed at the threat to our national security created by President Trump and his enablers. Understand, this statement is not made lightly nor without supporting documentation. Trump’s lack of understanding of the history, complexity, and ramifications...
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