local politics
Council candidates answer more questions
Oct 27, 2016
The citizens of Lake City are not getting a wallflower for their next mayor.
Nor is he much of a mystery.
Mark Nichols gave people a sample of his leadership style and his on-stage persona Tuesday night during a town hall forum for City Council candidates.
At times he was the city’s unabashed...
Letter: Hotel would be a boon
Oct 26, 2016
To the editor: Assuming that a “yes” vote on City Question No. 1, vacation and conveyance of a portion of South Washington Street, would result in a hotel on the corner of Marion Street and Lakeshore Drive, should be all that it would take to see the benefits to the city of Lake City and its...
Letter: Three show needed depth
Oct 26, 2016
To the editor: Unlike our national elections, it is clear after the Lake City Council candidate forum who the three most qualified candidates were. There was a marked difference in the knowledge and depth of their answers to the questions that were asked. Their thoughtful answers proved that they...
Letter: City has accomplished a lot
Oct 26, 2016
To the editor: I would like to reach out to you residents one last time asking you to vote for me, Mary Lou Waltman, for one last four year term on the City Council. Serving this community for the past 10 years has been an incredible learning experience. I have served on the EDA Board, Revolving...
Letter: Vote yes, give progress a chance in city
Oct 26, 2016
To the editor: We owe it to ourselves, and our community to always strive to be and do our best. Voting yes to the question on our city ballot on Nov. 8 is doing exactly that. Here is why your yes vote is important. • Voting yes does not automatically mean that a hotel project will be built...
Letter: Fayette decides based on facts
Oct 26, 2016
To the editor: With our city elections right around the corner it’s time we make decisions on our choices for City Council. I was impressed with all of the candidates who answered questions at the Lake City Woman’s Club forum at City Hall.I’d like to promote the candidate I know best.Mark Fayette...
Letter: Several things to consider
Oct 26, 2016
To the editor: I would like to extend a big thank you to all the individuals that had filed for the mayor and council positions and further offer my congratulations to the those who have advanced to the Nov. 8 general election. Please don’t be discouraged if you fall short on being elected, but...
Letter: City must keep moving forward
Oct 26, 2016
To the editor: There is a lot of disagreement among local folks right now, not all of it brought about by the campaign season. In our community some potential changes have people taking positions of “for” or “against” before we even see any details of a project. Unfortunately, some of our local...
Letter: Hotel will go forward only if people want it
Oct 26, 2016
To the editor: Several weeks ago I submitted a letter to the Lake City community which I hoped would clarify concerns and uncertainties pertaining to the possible vacation of the dead-end segment of South Washington Street extending from East Marion Street southward toward the outer marina where...
Local, area candidates get their say
Oct 20, 2016
Sixteen candidates for seven local, state and federal office in the Nov. 8 election had a chance to address local voters Tuesday night.
The candidates spoke at a forum at the council chambers at the Lake City City Hall. The event was conducted by Lake City Woman’s Club and the Chamber of Commerce....
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