local politics
Decoding Republican positions
Oct 20, 2022
Voting while uninformed has consequences!
Accepting coded phrases without knowing what they really mean could mean casting a ballot in opposition to your own beliefs and values.
For example:
Republicans argue that they want to “protect life.” This is a code phrase for removing the right for a...
Information from Oct. 5 school board candidate forum available online now, from library Oct. 20
Oct 20, 2022
The Lake City Education Association (LCEA), together with the Education Minnesota Lake City Paraprofessionals Union, would like to thank the 2022 School Board Candidates for participating in our interview forum held at the Lincoln Auditorium on Oct. 5. Each candidate who attended the interview...
Rodney Bartsh - Wabasha County Sheriff (incumbent)
Oct 20, 2022
Why are you running for Wabasha County Sheriff?
I am running for reelection because I care deeply for our citizens and their safety. Many people know that earlier this year I had announced that I was going to retire. I soon discovered that I had made the decision in haste. After having been your...
Rick Powers - Wabasha County Commissioner, District 2 Candidate
Oct 20, 2022
Why are you running for Wabasha County Board?
I am running in District 2 for county commissioner to have better representation for all the citizens of the county.
What qualities or characteristics make you a good choice to represent District 2 and why?
I’ve lived in and around Lake City all of...
Brian Goihl - Wabasha County Commissioner, District 2 Candidate (incumbent)
Oct 20, 2022
Why are you running for Wabasha County Board?
I’m running for re-election to the Wabasha County Board to help ensure that all of the progress that has been made by the board continues on into the future. Since being elected as your County Commissioner 8 years ago Wabasha County has had some of the...
A plan to revitalize downtown Lake City
Oct 20, 2022
Hopefully many Lake Citians recently attended or viewed the candidate’s public forum with invited and participating candidates for the various public offices at city hall. The candidates offered a variety of viewpoints and responded to questions submitted by attending citizens.
There was one...
Bade is the leader the Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office needs
Oct 12, 2022
Local elections are very important to participate in. These are the elections where your voice is truly heard and where your vote truly counts.
We have a choice this year for Wabasha County Sheriff candidates. Our current sheriff announced his retirement in February, clearly stating that it was...
County fortunate to have Goihl in District 2
Oct 12, 2022
As a former long-term employee of Goodhue County and interim County Administrator for Wabasha County, I have had the privilege to work alongside many County Commissioners.
I have seen the value of having those with no specific agenda run an organization with hundreds of staff who serve thousands...
Tom Rasmussen - City Council Candidate
Oct 12, 2022
Why are you running for city council?
I believe Lake City is at a critical point whereby it needs Council members that have a good business education, that can think critically and research the issues and that have the experience to make hard and decisive decisions for the betterment of our...
Independent thinker supports Altendorf
Oct 12, 2022
In November, we have an important election in front of us for MN House 20A representative.
For me, as an independent thinking voter, I am in favor of less government not more. I believe in our Constitution and upholding and enforcing the laws of our state and country. The only District 20A...
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