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Lake City School Board: Jim Siewert
Oct 21, 2026
Name: Jim Siewert
Age: 59
Occupation: Plant Manager - Medical Device Company
Family: Happily married to my wife Julie with 3 sons and 2 step-daughters
Phone: 651-448-3255
Email: jimmysiewert91167@gmail.com
Why am I running for office?
I have served on Lake City’s school board the last 3.5 years...
Wabasha County Commissioner - District 5: Cory Kubista
Oct 21, 2026
My name is Cory Kubista, and I am running for the Wabasha County Commissioner position.
Most of you know that I have been in law enforcement in Lake City for 30 years, but what most of you don’t know is that my childhood was spent here as well. My grandfather retired in Lake City in the early 70s...
Lake City City Council: James Heise
Oct 21, 2026
My name is James Heise and I am encouraging the citizens of Lake City to vote for me for a position on the Lake City City Council in the upcoming election on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
I was born and raised in Lake City and after retiring from a career of teaching and coaching here at Lincoln High ...
Lake City City Council: Nora Pope
Oct 21, 2026
Why are you running for city council?
I want to give back to the community I call home and help build on what makes Lake City such a special place. By listening to residents, working collaboratively, and taking a thoughtful approach to growth, I want to ensure Lake City remains a welcoming...
Lake City School Board: Keeley Roach
Oct 21, 2026
My name is Keeley Roach, and Lake City is truly my home. Aside from a brief time away to attend college in Bismarck, North Dakota, I have spent my entire life as a proud resident of this wonderful community.
My commitment to our schools is both personal and professional. My husband, Sean Roach, is...
Lake City School Board: Jake Atkinson
Oct 21, 2026
Why are you running for the school board?
I’m an alum of this district, and now I’m raising my own family here. I want our students and families to be proud of our schools and our community. I’m running again because I want to help keep our district strong and make sure it continues to be a good...
Lake City City Council: Amy Kohrs Alkire
Oct 21, 2026
Why are you running for mayor or city council?
I am running because I care deeply about our community, and it has been a privilege to serve my neighbors.
Hearing directly from citizens is the most rewarding part of this role, and that community input has guided every single decision I have made...
Lake City School Board: Nathan Schumacher
Oct 21, 2026
I am writing to introduce myself, Nate Schumacher, as a candidate for Lake City School Board.
For those that don’t know me, I am a graduate of Lake City and a lifelong resident of the district. I have two kids currently in school, one at Lincoln and one at Bluff View, as well as a 2026 graduate...
Goodhue County Commissioner - District 4: Laurel Stinson
Oct 21, 2026
Why are you running for county board?
I believe we need more women running for elected offices at every level. Perhaps especially at the local level where the decisions we make have the most immediate impact on affordability, health, and safety.
What qualities or characteristics make you a good...
Wabasha County Commissioner - District 5: Cindy McGrath
Oct 21, 2026
To my fellow community members, citizens of Lake City, my name is Cindy McGrath, and I am running to serve as your next Wabasha County commissioner for District 5.
Having lived in Lake City and Wabasha County my entire life, this community is my home, and its future matters deeply to me. I hold a...
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