Mark Nichols
Nichols doesn’t just lead, he’s involved in the community
Oct 14, 2020
Mayor Mark Nichols has earned my vote for Lake City mayor.
Mark works well with the council and staff. Over the past four years Mayor Nichols has initiated and received council approval to require all departments to have annual work plans. The council also assembles an annual work plan.
He listens...
Nichols: City has accomplished a lot, but there is much left to do
Oct 14, 2020
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and fast approaching. I am writing to ask the voters of Lake City to re-elect me to serve as mayor.
The accomplishments we have achieved as a city during my term are the result of the talent and contributions of literally hundreds of volunteer citizens, city staff...
Nichols should be re-elected
Oct 14, 2020
I look around town, and I see change and progress. I see things that had never existed, and I see a level of excitement that is like a breath of fresh air. Many of these improvements can be credited to Mayor Mark Nichols’ leadership. As mayor, Mark has brought a level of professionalism to his...
A fortunate city, indeed
Oct 14, 2020
Lake City could not be more fortunate in having a mayor like Mark Nichols. Mayor Nichols has been instrumental in leading Lake City into the future.
Author Alan Lakein describes planning as “Bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.” In order to do that, a...
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...
Nichols: River Walk legacy continues
Aug 26, 2020
One of my favorite things to do as mayor is to witness and celebrate community successes. These successes inherently involve a group of citizens or city staff achieving defined goals and objectives. It is a thrill for me to see folks light up with excitement in doing something good for the...
Mayor: An update on the “Five Pillars”
Aug 5, 2020
Last month I wrote about how impressed I was with the resilience of our citizens as they face the COVID-19 pandemic, the resultant economic crisis, and the challenges presented by the largest road construction project in our city’s history. I continue to be amazed by our community’s service groups...
Mayor: City resilient in the face of COVID-19
Jul 1, 2020
As we address the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, I am reminded of the resilience of our community. Citizens have stepped up and are helping neighbors and continuing their good work with their churches, schools, and service organizations. Our local hospital and clinics are implementing...
Mayor - City could still receive bonding money
May 21, 2020
Both the state House of Representatives and Senate failed to pass bonding bills in the waning moments of the 2020 legislative session.
A $2 billion bonding bill in the DFL-led House fell six votes shy of the 60 percent needed for approval. A $998 million bonding proposal backed by Republicans who...
Mail delivery could be interrupted if an employee contracts COVID-19
Mar 25, 2020
Lake City Mayor Mark Nichols shared the following information about local postal service on Friday, March 20. It was still up-to-date as of Tuesday, March 24, according to Lake City Postmaster Darin Lundell.
“Post office update. I have had a few questions about our U.S. mail asking for the outlook...
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