russell boe

Boe will lead with the people in mind

Oct 23, 2024

As we get closer to election day, we all have so many choices to make. It’s imperative we’re all thinking about the leadership of our city and who will be committed to the big picture and long-term vitality of this community. I’d also encourage you to think about who will lead truly thinking about...

Being mayor requires a large time commitment

Oct 23, 2024

I enjoyed reading the letter of support for Lake City mayoral candidate Russell Boe submitted by Josh Smith. And I am not surprised by the candidate’s dedication to his kids. But, that great dedication is actually one of the reasons I have not been promoting him. Serving as Mayor of Lake City has...

Boe is a fully-engaged, well-rounded leader

Oct 16, 2024

I’m excited to share my perspective of the upcoming mayoral election with those reading this week’s Lake City Graphic. My viewpoint comes from my role as a dad and an active community member. Basically, a life-long resident of Lake City, I have two kids I’m raising here. Additionally, I work in...

Boe is transparent, invested, and responsible

Oct 2, 2024

As a long-time community member, business owner and active participant in Lake City, I want to share a little perspective on the upcoming local election. From my experience, Lake City has so much to offer and we are poised to continue building and growing this amazing community we call home....

Boe’s mayoral goals are fiscal responsibility, public safety, and greater transparency

Sep 18, 2024

Hello! My name is Russell Boe and I am running to be Lake City’s next mayor. As part of the campaign process I want to tell you a little bit about myself and why I hope you’ll consider voting for me as your next mayor. I moved to Lake City as a first grader in 1987 and am a 1999 graduate from...

Boe speaks to Kiwanis Club

Aug 14, 2024

Russell Boe was the guest speaker at a recent Lake City Kiwanis Club meeting. He is running for the office of Lake City mayor in the November election. He presented to the members his views on how he would endeavor to help keep Lake City the wonderful place to live, work and play that it truly is...

Boe an objective, level-headed, thoughtful presence on city council

Oct 26, 2022

We’re once again at a place in our community to make choices regarding leadership. It may seem now, more than ever, that there’s so much divide in anything political – from the presidency to our local elections. From my perspective, it’s unfortunate when the very essence of community is to bring...

Proud of council service, ready to do more

Oct 20, 2022

My name is Russell Boe and I’m writing today in regards to my candidacy for the Lake City City Council. I have been a member of city council for the last seven and a half years, and am excited at the opportunity to serve for another four years. I am proud to be a part of multiple councils that...

Boe: Housing also impacts economy

May 4, 2022

Last week I wrote a letter to the editor outlining the reasons why adding housing in Lake City is important for our schools, and why completing the Hickory Way and Underwood Terrace apartments is the first step we should take. This week I’m covering why adding housing in Lake City is vital to...

Boe provides Mayo update

Nov 11, 2020

Lake City City Council Member Russell Boe provided updates on Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City at the Nov. 9 city council meeting. Boe is the council’s representative on the Mayo Community Board, which has some oversight authority over hospital operations. Mayo is in the midst of a three-...