election 2020
Make American stand for universal human values again
Oct 7, 2020
I remember when America stood for universal human values like: truth, respect for our neighbors, strong moral leadership, outreach to those less fortunate, cooperative engagement with the world, respect for science and protection of the environmvent, inclusivity for all Americans, regardless of...
Mead seeks write-in votes
Oct 7, 2020
Okay Lake City, it’s time to right a wrong.
After a city council member stepped down due to illness, the mayor and city council were allowed to fill that vacancy with a person of their choosing. And rather than go with the people’s vote and choose a candidate from the last election with the most...
No more swearing on campaign signs
Oct 7, 2020
My name is Elsie, I know how to read.
I’ve seen some inappropriate signs and I would like to stop that so we can keep this community kid friendly.
Signs should not have swear words on them.
Make cancer an election issue
Oct 7, 2020
As a cancer patient/survivor/caregiver, I know how important the decisions of elected officials are to people with cancer and their families. Lawmakers at every level play an enormous role in enacting policies that help people prevent and treat cancer. This election season, I’m joining the American...
Grateful for council leadership
Oct 7, 2020
Living on Lakeshore Drive has meant weeks of carrying everything to and from the parked car half a block away, with weeks still to go! While that may sound pretty awful, it’s given me a day-to-day close up on the work. Lo and behold, what seems like almost pointless digging and refilling and...
Megan Kramer - Lake City City Council Candidate Q&A
Sep 30, 2020
Why are you running for mayor or city council?
I love Lake City and want to help ensure a strong future for the community and do my part to represent the interests of my fellow citizens. I am passionate about making Lake City a vibrant and thriving community while still keeping its small town...
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,...
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