local politics
Letter: Lake City just what council wants it to be
Sep 14, 2016
To the editor: In response to all the arguments regarding four lane or three lane.No matter what the people of Lake City want, they are going to get just exactly what the City Council wants to give them.As a retired truck driver I wonder where they came up with over 700 trucks a day going through...
Letter: So many reasons to oppose lane change
Sep 14, 2016
To the editor: The Highway 61 scoping study is on the Lake City website. Look at it and make your decision from the facts.No one has any evidence about Highway 61 being a two lane through Lake City. (two through lanes of traffic is two lanes, not three.) We all know how it works in it’s current...
Letters: Reasons given for three-lane are unacceptable
Sep 8, 2016
To the editor:
Why do we want to change the configuration of Highway 61 through town?
I have asked two different council persons why. I was told of safety concerns, and the second answer was if we don’t use that money someone else will.
Both of those answers are unacceptable on the surface. ...
Letter: Beware supposed benefits of government funded redevelopment
Sep 8, 2016
To the editor:
I retired to Lake City in 2010. During my working career I’ve lived and worked in other cities and states and have seen the mixed outcome of changes to a city. For part of my career I worked for the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) and as a result I have seen the good,...
Letters: Mayoral candidate lays out platform
Sep 8, 2016
To the editor:
Our city election is approaching fast. We have a number of important election decisions to make as well as a referendum vote on a possible street vacation located in our downtown.
I am running for the position of mayor and I am asking for your support and vote. For those who don’t...
Letter: Three lanes make no sense
Aug 31, 2016
To the editor: I know this is just another opinion about the three-lane but I hope you will read it.A few weeks ago I read an article in the Graphic about vacating one block of Washington Street so a highrise hotel can be built. According to the article we the citizens will be able to vote on...
Letter: Alternative to three lanes
Aug 31, 2016
To the editor: What genius came up with the idea of changing a four-lane road to a three-lane road? Most towns add a lane or two. Look at Rochester; they added four lanes. Isn’t that great to get around now?I am sure the truckers coming both north and south like it left to four lanes. I sure would...
Letter: Is compromise feasible?
Aug 31, 2016
To the editor: I would like to share my thoughts on Highway 61 from the current four-lane road to a three-lane conversion which will consist of two driving lanes and a turning lane. I want to preface my comments by saying I am approaching this issue through the lens of being an elected official. ...
Work to start soon on new public safety building
Aug 24, 2016
The Lake City Police Department and Ambulance Service could move into their new building as soon as next February or March, Police Chief Cory Kubista said.
He said contractors met Friday to work out scheduling details. The City Council awarded bids for the new building at its Aug. 15 meeting....
Letter: Request was a waste of time
Aug 24, 2016
To the editor: I was at the Monday City Council meeting. It was truly a waste of time. I choose to speak about the Highway 61 issue, although Lake City only allows three minutes to speak and then has no interest in where your facts came from. To me this is very unprofessional and also indicates...
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