local politics
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...
Dawn Balow - 2018 School Board Candidate Questionnaire
Oct 25, 2018
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
My husband and I believe that all of us should find ways to serve our community. With a strong interest in my children and their education, I have found that serving on the school board is a great way for me to contribute.
What...
Candidate forum planned as Nov. 6 vote nears
Oct 18, 2018
The Nov. 6 general election is just weeks away. Voters in the area will choose their representatives at the school, city, county, state, and federal levels of government.
People will have an opportunity to hear directly from many of the candidates at a candidate forum Oct. 25 at city hall in Lake...
Election letters due Oct. 22
Oct 18, 2018
With the Nov. 6 general election approaching, the Graphic reminds readers that the last opportunity to publish a letter about the election will be in the Oct. 25 issue of the Graphic.
Letters to the editor about the election must be submitted to us by Monday, Oct. 22, at 5 p.m. for publication in...
Letter: Vote to preserve the point
Oct 18, 2018
To the editor:
Progress is a slippery word.
On the one hand it can mean: (i) advancement toward something higher or better, such as the progress of medical technology. On the other it can mean: (ii) an increase in scope or severity, such as the progress of a disease. When the word is applied to a...
It would be an honor to continue to serve
Oct 18, 2018
To the editor:
Nov. 6 is right around the corner and I’m writing today to ask for your support in the City Council election.
I have truly enjoyed serving all of you for the past four years, and would welcome the opportunity to serve for another four years. Lake City is my hometown and my wife...
Letter: I trust Schreck's judgement
Oct 18, 2018
To the editor:
I’m writing in support of my friend Greg Schreck in his bid for re-election to the City Council.
Part of my support for Greg is personal. I went through a very difficult personal crisis three years ago. I was a newcomer to town at the time and Greg and his wife Deb befriended me and...
Letter: Gielau has the experience to lead
Oct 11, 2018
To the editor:
I am writing you to endorse Paul Gielau for Goodhue County Sheriff. I had the privilege to work directly with Paul for 29 years at the sheriff’s office and can assure you that he is by far the most qualified person to fill the seat of Goodhue County Sheriff.
Paul has dedicated his...
Letter: Putting the voice of the people over personal agenda
Oct 3, 2018
To the editor:
First I want to thank everyone for voting for me at the primary election and hope that you will vote for me at the Nov. 6 election.
I received a letter from the Chamber of Commerce saying that they are having a meet the candidate forum Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. I am sorry to say that I...
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